The paradox of irrigation efficiency¶
Grafton, R. Q., Williams, J., Perry, C. J., Molle, F., Ringler, C., Steduto, P., Udall, B., et al. (2018). The paradox of irrigation efficiency. Science, 361(6404), 748-750.
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Primes¶
- Jevons Paradox
- Water and food — more efficient irrigation per unit yield is offset by expanded cropped area and thirstier crops; cheaper food expands total caloric consumption.
This sourceShows that higher irrigation efficiency rarely reduces water consumption because farmers expand irrigated area and switch to thirstier, higher-value crops (an income/rebound effect).
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The abstract states higher irrigation efficiency rarely reduces water consumption, supporting the water-rebound frame but not the claim's food/caloric-consumption half.
“Higher efficiency rarely reduces water consumption”
- Water and food — more efficient irrigation per unit yield is offset by expanded cropped area and thirstier crops; cheaper food expands total caloric consumption.
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