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The Watery Price Of Golf Courses & Lawns

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Step into the world of manicured lawns and desert golf courses. Turf grass is America's most resource-intensive plant, yet one of its least productive crops. Palm Springs' golf courses, beautiful but thirsty artificial oases, have impressive engineering to keep their area lush and green. Shane Campbell-Staton visits Palm Springs and examines the environmental impact of our fixation on lawns.

Aired: 06/12/24
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