E843 - Does growing almonds really waste too much water?
Published: December 10, 2025
Duration: 10:02
843. A closer look at how these alleged water-hogs stack up against other crops in terms of nutrition, environmental and economic impacts.
References:
Water-indexed benefits and impacts of California almonds - ScienceDirect
Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements
Life Cycle–based Assessment of Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Almond Production, Part I: Analytical Framework and Baseline Results - Kendall - 2015 - Journal of Industrial Ecology - Wiley Online Library
California Almonds: Weighing Economic Impact vs. Water Sustainability | YIP Institute Agriculture Policy
California Alm...