Originally Posted by
chssooner
How about not having massive cities in the middle of a desert? Vegas basically could have been put anywhere, but they chose a desert, an area that, by definition, doesn't get much rain. LA is also in a desert. Phoenix, as well. These cities knew what could, and likely would, happen. Now, citizens will get to bear the cost of making sure those cities don't suck reservoirs or aquifers dry.
Deserts don't just happen, they are there for centuries. Vegas knew that, and didn't care. LA has had water issues for decades. Every year it is dependent on them getting just enough rain. Amd now here we are. Lake Mead may well be gone in 20 years or so.
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