Helen Fisher, a renowned biological anthropologist known for her work on the science of love, dives into fascinating topics. She discusses the acute water crisis in Chile and its global implications, advocating for pricing water to combat waste. The conversation also explores the connection between water scarcity and migration, examining how access issues can trigger social unrest. Fisher brings her expertise to unravel the neurological intricacies of romantic love, contrasting the brain responses of those in love with those experiencing heartbreak.
Implementing water pricing is essential to combat escalating water scarcity and ensure sustainable management in regions like Chile.
Shifting migration patterns at the U.S. northern border highlight the complexity of immigration issues amidst changing enforcement strategies.
Deep dives
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Chile's Water Crisis
Chile is facing a severe water crisis caused by prolonged droughts, which has led to conflicts over water access among farmers like Alejandro Meneses, who struggles to irrigate his crops amidst increasing water theft. The situation is exacerbated by a lack of regulation regarding water rights, allowing landowners to over-pump groundwater without accountability, consequently affecting the overall water supply for both agricultural and urban areas, including Santiago. In light of this crisis, experts warn that roughly half of the global population lives under highly water-stressed conditions at least once a year, signifying a brewing international concern. To address these challenges, the importance of implementing pricing structures for water use is becoming increasingly vital to ensure sustainable management and conservation.
Global Migration Trends
Migration patterns are shifting, particularly at the U.S. northern border, where illegal crossings have significantly risen as individuals seek alternative routes in response to heightened enforcement at the southern border. This escalation is evident in regions like the Swanton sector in northern New York, where encounters with migrants have surged dramatically, often resulting in tragic outcomes during harsh winter conditions. Local communities feel the impact of this migration surge, with residents expressing mixed sentiments—ranging from sympathy to concern—about undocumented individuals traversing their properties. Both the U.S. and Canadian governments are adapting their policies to manage this emerging trend, indicating that adjustments in immigration regulations can drastically influence the direction and intensity of migration flows.
Water scarcity is growing even in parts of the world that used to be drought-free. Since most countries waste vast quantities of water, charging for it would help. Our correspondent travelled to America’s northern border to report on illegal crossings from Canada (8:57). And the life of biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, who studied the science behind love (16:41).