Episode 058
On this episode…
Yes, we are talking about water. It’s been called the ‘next oil’. In the coming decades, the supply of water has the potential to influence geopolitics, diplomacy and even conflict.
The Rule of 3s – Survival basics
- 3 minutes without air
- 3 days without water
- 3 weeks without food
It goes without saying that drinkable water, and access to it, is fundamental to our survival both as individuals and as civilised societies – even countries.
So dive down the rabbit hole to discover more about Water and more water!
News:
- Police AI to help with custody decisions
- Scientists Just Found the First Evidence That the Trappist-1 System Might Contain Water
Links:
- Why hydro politics will shape the 21st century
- Miami’s fight against sea level rise
- Xprize
- Researchers Link Syrian Conflict to a Drought Made Worse by Climate Change
- Water Conflict List
- Aaron Wolf – Oregon State University
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