This chapter explores the efforts of Salt Lake City in sustainable growth and water conservation, highlighting the role of alfalfa farming and legislative actions. It also discusses the tension between growth and water savings, as well as the lessons learned for other cities facing water scarcity.
And the ecological crisis that threatens everything. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan heads to Salt Lake City.
This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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