Hedge funds and foreign farms get water, rural Arizonans get empty wells

Rural Arizona faces a water crisis exacerbated by hedge funds and foreign interests tapping into local aquifers. Residents share their personal struggles with dwindling water resources, advocating for sustainable management. Tensions rise over unrestricted commercial well drilling and corporate land acquisitions, pushing communities to demand transparency. Legislative challenges further hamper the fight for water rights, while green energy projects loom large. The story unveils the complex interplay of profit and community survival in an arid landscape.