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The dying Colorado river with Abrahm Lustgarten
Season 1, Ep. 6
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Francesco and Donato discuss with Abrahm Lustgarten on the causes that made the Colorado river one of the main water concern for the US West. The river supplies water for the people of seven states, 29 federally recognized tribes and northern Mexico, and is of vital importance for the food supply of all United States.
So why does a owner of a ranch in Arizona has more right to use water for agricultural purposes than the people in Denver?
Music by Kawari
Edited by Luca Vergano
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