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4. The Geography of Water Scarcity with Michelle van Vliet

Season 1, Ep. 4

It's no secret that climate change is changing the availability of water. Each year we hear of more unprecedented droughts and floods that threaten our survival. To figure out how to deal with these pressing problems, we invited global water scarcity expert, Dr. Michelle van Vliet. We talk about our changing water use, how water and energy are inextricably linked, and why this global problem asks for locally tailored, creative solutions.

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