
The reality stopping water pipelines to the parched western US
The Indicator from Planet Money
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Navigating the Western Water Crisis
This chapter explores the complex challenges of securing additional water supplies for the drought-stricken western United States, highlighting the reluctance of eastern regions to share their water resources. It discusses potential solutions, including advanced recycling technologies and a controversial proposal for a Colorado River pipeline, while reflecting on the implications and feedback from experts regarding these ideas.
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