Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It
Robert Jerome Glennon
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Are you aware of the water crisis brewing in the United States?
How are individuals like Steve Robbins and Lester Snow, and organizations like the Oregon Water Trust and Trout Unlimited, dealing with this urgent issue?
What role do energy consumption and environmental sustainability play in this crisis?
Dive in to discover the intricate tapestry of water rights, conservation efforts, and the challenges and solutions unfolding across America.
Are you aware of the water crisis brewing in the United States?
How are individuals like Steve Robbins and Lester Snow, and organizations like the Oregon Water Trust and Trout Unlimited, dealing with this urgent issue?
What role do energy consumption and environmental sustainability play in this crisis?
Dive in to discover the intricate tapestry of water rights, conservation efforts, and the challenges and solutions unfolding across America.
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#1
Did Atlanta's 2007 Water Crisis Spark a Regional Wake-Up Call on Sustainable Water Use?
01 Jan 1970
02:02
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#2
George W. Bush's Ethanol Boom: Energizing Controversy and Water Wars
01 Jan 1970
02:19
02:19
#3
Is America on the Brink of a Water Catastrophe Hidden in Plain Sight?
01 Jan 1970
02:33
02:33
#4
Rethinking Water Solutions: From Dam Removals to Sustainable Innovations
01 Jan 1970
02:03
02:03
#5
Can Desalination Solve America's Water Crisis Despite Its High Costs and Environmental Impact?
01 Jan 1970
01:58
01:58
#6
Rene Russo's Garden Revolution: Redefining Water Conservation
01 Jan 1970
02:19
02:19
#7
Can We Solve Our Water Crisis by Heeding Theodore Roosevelt's 1910 Warning?
01 Jan 1970
02:02
02:02
#8
From Steel to Streams: Geneva Steel's Water Legacy Shapes Utah's Future
01 Jan 1970
02:58
02:58
#9
Where Did the Grand Canyon's Dirt Go and How Did It Transform the Imperial Valley?
01 Jan 1970
02:34
02:34
#10
Championing Water Conservation: Janet Neuman and Laura Ziemer's Innovative Environmental Solutions
01 Jan 1970
02:15
02:15
#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:36
02:36
About Author
Robert Jerome Glennon is a renowned American author and professor specializing in water law and policy. He wrote the critically acclaimed book "Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It," which addresses the pressing issues surrounding water scarcity in the United States and proposes solutions to mitigate the crisis. Glennon's work is widely recognized for its insightful analysis and advocacy for sustainable water management practices. He is a prominent voice in discussions about water conservation and environmental policy.
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