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George Skelton

George Skelton: Want to conserve water and make clean energy? Build more solar farms in San Joaquin Valley

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One surefire formula for making clean energy is lots of sun and less hay.

Or fewer tomatoes and — heaven forbid — a reduction in almonds.

Plow over some San Joaquin Valley croplands and plant solar panels. Turn alfalfa fields and nut orchards into solar farms.

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