Let me guess … the plant was a transflower

The canals are owned and operated by utilities. Even if they pass through a farm or whatever, they're still owned and operated by utilities. It's kinda like a sidewalk/easement: you have to maintain it, but if the city wants to come in and tear it up to rebuild, there's not much you can do to say no. And more importantly, they're not split up (i.e. one company owns a three-mile section, then another company owns a few miles, etc.); they're owned by one company start to finish between the reservoirs they connect.

It's great because it reduces water evaporation and algae growth, and the water that evaporates anyway cools the panels to make them more efficient. Plus nobody gets mad about the eyesore because it's literally an improvement of otherwise unusable space.

When I was a kid we learned all about Monarchs in class. It was a big deal, closely associated with notions of Texan-ness. Texas Republicans are betraying Texas, and I'm so happy that milkweed is getting protections.

Could Will.

Just a gentle reminder that in spite of the new pricing, it is still 200% more than what insulin costs in other first world countries. SMH.

Algae need sun to grow, no? You would actually be adding less.

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"Loss for Republicans"

The most wonderful words to read

Is what a bad thing? Socialism providing people with the necessities without bankrupting them. Or someone's son getting something for free?

They use shade balls as is. I haven't looked into it recently, but shading the water isn't new so we should have some idea.

To answer the question: no

Not to mention make a shit-ton of money for whoever wins the contract.

Yes, flowing water is less likely to contain bacteria I believe. So might work!

What if there's a flood?

With the right design for the support trusses, it should be negligible.

interesting question - what would happen if like... half was covered? lol water's gonna flow into the uncovered side and get "cleaned" maybe?

Is this a bad thing?

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I love this idea, but the two questions I have are:

1. Will the panels be mounted onto a hard structure like they do for parking or will it be connected via cables to create a net? A structure is way more expensive but a net might not be strong enough to support all the water on top in a serious rain/dust storm.

2. Is the amount of water potentially being saved calculated with the assumption that literally ALL the canals start to finish will be covered or is does it take into account gaps between properties and un inhabited areas?

Other than that not only is the environmental impact a good cause but there are gonna be loads of job openings for maintenance on those panels.

From what I can tell, extortionate insulin pricing has been going on for too long.

Eh, I’m not from USA and I’m happy for the people this will help.

Isn't the sun a natural way to remove harmful bacteria though, so like how much more stuff are you going to add to the water now the sun is gone?

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It’s only uplifting if you’re from a shitty country that rips people off for lifesaving medication!

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1. shading water will slow the evaporation process
2. solar panels generate electricity

is that not common knowledge?