California is in the middle of the worst drought in recorded history, but you might not know it just from looking out your window or checking your utility bill.
In many parts of the state, lawns are green, fountains are gushing and cars are sparkling clean. All of this worries hydrologist Jay Famiglietti, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a professor at UC Irvine.
Jay Famiglietti: Californians need to get serious about saving water
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