What Happens When We Run Out of Drinking Water?

By , National Radio Project
Posted on January 15, 2009, Printed on December 15, 2009
http://www.alternet.org/story/119935/

From Australia to Arizona, it's become clear that humans are using water at an unsustainable rate. Many communities only respond with water restrictions during droughts, and in most cases development continues, making things worse.

On this edition, we'll take a look at three growing communities facing water shortages along with the pressure to grow. We'll hear their different approaches to finding solutions -- including denial.

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