Arizona announces limits on construction in Phoenix area as groundwater disappears

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Arizona announces limits on construction in Phoenix area as groundwater disappears

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World NewsEnglish • 1 year ago

Arizona announces limits on construction in Phoenix area as groundwater disappears | CNN

Arizona officials announced Thursday the state will no longer grant certifications for new developments within the Phoenix area, as groundwater rapidly disappears amid years of water overuse and climate change-driven drought.

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I’m amazed that this didn’t happen sooner. AZ is going to have a far harder time with water than even CA.

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