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Tag: climate patterns

Almonds break out of their shells at an almond farm in Fresno, Calif.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Money, Sustainability

Investors now can bet on California’s water, helping agriculture withstand dry spells

by Adnan Alam Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021

Climate change and extreme weather events are forecast to further reduce water supplies in the American Southwest, and a new futures market could allow water users to recoup losses if the price of water spikes. The futures market is the first of its kind, allowing investors and farmers alike to bet on how much water […]

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