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Why California’s drought is bad news for LA fashion industry
Manufacturing jobs in California have migrated overseas in a race to the bottom on wages and regulations. It’s been happening for years.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenManufacturing jobs in California have migrated overseas in a race to the bottom on wages and regulations. It’s been happening for years. But now many industries face a new challenge: They depend on access to cheap endless water, and California's future looks increasingly dry. Textile factory owners are among the first to ask: Will we adapt or quit?
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3 storiesWhy LA’s fashion industry should worry about the drought
Many industries depend on access to cheap endless water, and California's future looks increasingly dry. Textile factory owners are among the first to ask: Will we adapt or quit?
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