Listen "Water Scarcity"
Episode Synopsis
Fresh water is more than just a resource, it is the source of all life. But in many arid regions of the world, water supplies are under pressure from climate change, and outdated rules and infrastructure are making the problem worse. What does the world need to know about water consumption, and how can societies build better systems for a dryer future?
Featured Guests:
Mark Giordano (Professor of Geography and Cinco Hermanos Chair in Environment and International Affairs, Georgetown University)
Sandra Postel (Founder and Director, Global Water Policy Project)
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at cfr.org/podcasts/water-scarcity
Featured Guests:
Mark Giordano (Professor of Geography and Cinco Hermanos Chair in Environment and International Affairs, Georgetown University)
Sandra Postel (Founder and Director, Global Water Policy Project)
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at cfr.org/podcasts/water-scarcity
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