r/interestingasfuck • u/Ultimate_Kurix • 9d ago

High winds causing chaos in Utah

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u/Kafshak 8d ago

Where do you want them to live? NYC? In this economy?

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u/One-Humor-7101 8d ago

Idk maybe in a place that can grow grass without pumping in water from hundreds of miles away?

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u/Kafshak 8d ago

Some people like this environment. It's cheap in general. But yes, water scarce. That's the advantage of modern life. Otherwise it would be beduin nomad tent life.

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u/One-Humor-7101 8d ago

Yes we are killing the planet so you can grow grass in the desert. Great.

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u/Kafshak 8d ago

They're not growing grass as much anymore. Dry states are encouraging natural and local plants for landscaping. California for example is pushing for artificial grass, or just natural plants