Broccoli Could Soon Cost HOW Much?!

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	ECONUNDRUMS YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL DILEMMAS SOLVED   MOTHER JONES June 9, 2014   THIS WEEK'S ECONUNDRUM Broccoli Could Soon Cost HOW Much?! When people tell you to "eat your veggies," they're really urging you to take a swig of California water. The state churns out nearly half of all US-grown fruits, vegetables, and nuts; farms use 80 percent of its water. For decades, that arrangement worked out pretty well. Winter precipitation replenished the state's aquifers and covered its mountains with snow that fed rivers and irrigation systems during the summer. But last winter, for the third year in a row, the rains didn't come, likely making this the driest 30-month stretch in the state's recorded history. So what does the drought mean for your plate? Here are a few points to keep in mind. [READ MORE]     MORE ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH COVERAGE Over Easy: An Egg King Gets Dethroned The owners of an egg company that sickened thousands with salmonella pleaded guilty to selling tainted eggs and bribing a USDA inspector. [READ MORE] California Without Fog? The drought-hit state's vanishing Tule fog spells more trouble for farmers. [READ MORE] MOST ACTIVE DISCUSSION How Chemistry Can Save You From the Zombie Apocalypse Raychelle Burks is on a mission to show you why you should revisit the periodic table—and it involves zombies and Game of Thrones. [READ MORE]     MORE FROM MOJO Now We Know How Many Women Get Groped by Men in Public A groundbreaking report crunches the numbers on street harassment. [READ MORE]   ADVERTISEMENT Host Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Your Community Inspire activism, engage a new & diverse audience, and raise funds for your organization by bringing a Wild & Scenic Film Festival to your community.   Become a fan of Econundrums on Facebook.   Read the Blue Marble Hi. Thanks for signing up for Mother Jones' Econundrums newsletter. Wait, that was your cat? Smart cat! If you don't want to get Econundrums, or to make changes to your subscription, click here. And lock up the cat. For advertising opportunities see our online media kit. MOTHERJONES.COM Mother Jones 222 Sutter Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108