Will California's drought affect the IT industry?

Dramatically. This drought builds upon long term trends stressing California's water system built 1-2 generations ago to accommodate a much less crowded state. ... That's when we start to have to consider restricting water use to essential health and human services and the big economic impacts to industry start happening. read more

Ultimately, California agriculture is changing in many ways to withstand the ongoing drought. The study concludes that California’s economy and job levels have not been adversely affected by the drought only through a series of responses, some of which will build resilience while others will have lasting and damaging consequences to local communities, ecosystems, and future generations. read more