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E510 Investigative Journalist Nate Halverson

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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Water Wars: The Global Fight for Resources

This chapter examines the alarming link between global land purchases and water scarcity, particularly through the practices of wealthy nations like Saudi Arabia and Arizona's agricultural landscape. It highlights how foreign entities exploit local water sources for crop production, resulting in dire consequences for local populations and raising critical ethical questions about water rights. The discussion also reveals the impact of corporate land ownership on food security and indigenous communities, emphasizing a growing tension over essential resources.

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