Solar Powered Irrigation Is Digging Pakistani Farmers Into Water Shortage
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The adoption of solar-powered irrigation in Pakistan is exacerbating the country's water shortage, highlighting the need for more comprehensive approaches to water management. The story and comments raise concerns about the unintended consequences of well-intentioned initiatives.
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But I'm not sure that "Support fossil fuels because they're too expensive for farmers to use to pump water for their crops" is really a successful marketing message.