The reality stopping water pipelines to the parched western US
The Indicator from Planet Money
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Water Infrastructure: Challenges and Evolution
This chapter explores the historical evolution of water infrastructure in the western U.S., focusing on 1930s engineering feats that enabled large-scale water transportation. It examines the complexities of constructing new pipelines in the context of current drought conditions, addressing engineering, political, and financial hurdles.
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