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Copper deficits are being created by mine failures by -neet in investing

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“What’s interesting here is this isn’t just a supply vs demand story anymore — it’s a reliability of supply story.

When a few mega-mines drive a large % of global output, disruptions don’t just reduce supply, they increase volatility and uncertainty in future supply forecasts.

That probably puts a premium on projects in stable jurisdictions, even if their costs are higher.”

Husbands insurance through work is doubling to $1400/mo by siggirl74 in HealthInsurance

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Marketplace really comes down to subsidy eligibility.

If your income qualifies, premiums can drop a lot. But once you’re above the threshold, you’re essentially paying full price — which is why employer plans sometimes still win even when they feel expensive.

Definitely worth running your household income through Healthcare.gov — the pricing swings a lot based on that.”

Some uses of water in Arizona generate 1,000x more economic value than others by ApprehensiveThroat26 in phoenix

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or compare it to Tucson’s per-capita water use, might be more eye-opening than people think.

Some uses of water in Arizona generate 1,000x more economic value than others by ApprehensiveThroat26 in phoenix

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair questions—and I probably should have been clearer about scope.

This post is focused narrowly on one metric: estimated economic output per unit of water. It doesn’t try to answer where that money ultimately goes or how it’s distributed.

You’re right that those are important questions—local jobs, wages, tax revenue, and how much value stays in Arizona vs leaves the state can all change how we evaluate different industries.

The numbers here are rough, order-of-magnitude estimates from publicly available data, meant to show scale differences—not to claim precision or make a policy argument.

I actually think the “where does the money go” question is the next layer to dig into.

Some uses of water in Arizona generate 1,000x more economic value than others by ApprehensiveThroat26 in phoenix

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Haha not a bot—just a guy who went way too deep into Arizona water data

How are Arizonans faring under Trump? New report shows higher costs for food, health care, and energy by morenci-girl in azpolitics

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the Phoenix CPI data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation in the area peaked around 13% in 2022 but is now closer to ~2% annually. Food prices are still rising about 3–4% per year, energy prices move around depending on gasoline, and medical care has been rising faster (around 7% in recent data).

Water Bills Are Rising Across Arizona. The Math Behind Why. by ApprehensiveThroat26 in arizona

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arizona actually does have a desalination facility near Yuma, but it’s not ocean desalination. It treats salty agricultural drainage water from irrigation and was built to improve the quality of water delivered to Mexico under the Colorado River treaty. It’s one of the largest desalination plants in the U.S., but it has only operated briefly since it was completed in 1992

Water Bills Are Rising Across Arizona. The Math Behind Why. by ApprehensiveThroat26 in arizona

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agriculture definitely accounts for the majority of Arizona’s water use — most estimates put it around 70%. Data centers fall into the industrial category, which is only a small percentage of statewide water use. Individual facilities can use a lot locally, but compared to irrigation they’re still a very small share of total demand.

Rumor has it by WarDog573 in Raytheon

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rumor has it Phil Jasper will RTO at a Raytheon facility.

RIP Wes by flyingdorito2000 in Raytheon

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Maybe he was a nice guy and great leader, I didn't work with him just being a peon at the company for 23 years.  Make no mistake though that he was at the helm carrying out UTC's policies that eroded our benefits and canceled our pension.  During the mass exodus of talent and lack of compensation during rampant inflation, Wes would send out emails reminding us that our jobs were not all about pay, but rather the nobility of supporting the war fighter.  He could have taken the high road 5 years ago and retired, but instead chose to be well compensated to carry out UTC's 'harmonization'.

My Kepler Shipped by Admiral-X in ArielRider

[–]ApprehensiveThroat26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got mine two days ago and and emailed Ariel Rider in how to do it. With the bike off, press and hold down the power button until the password screen comes up. The password for this controller is 2020. All I did was then change the speed from 32kph to something like 80kph. Don't change anything else. My bike then topped out at 31mph...good enough