Denny
Denny

As weather systems spin out of control across the globe, we take a closer look at how the United States is tackling the “too much” and “too little” of water.

Two very different case studies. The first, a Native tribal community in Washington State, forced to relocate their coastal village to higher ground.

Then, Phoenix, Arizona, where a historic megadrought and heatwave have created dual water supply and heat survival crises.

Constant adaption to crises will be the primary story of our future.

Climate Change Hits Home in the USA | Troubled Waters - YouTube

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Denny
Denny

@timapple Thanks Tim, I'll have a look and listen!

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jeremycherfas
jeremycherfas

@Denny Can you believe that AZ leases thousands of acres to Saudi companies that use free water to grow alfalfa for hay that is shipped back to Saudi Arabia, where it is illegal to grow alfalfa because it uses too much water?

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Denny
Denny

@jeremycherfas Sadly, yes, I can. It would seem that the general rule is to allow and encourage the most ridiculous uses of resources as often as possible. The more waste the better. Hence our current predicament. 🤬

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