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Ian James Mar 22, 2024

On #WorldWaterDay, I'd like to share a few recent pieces about some of our water problems, as well as solutions, in California and other parts of the world:

Water-related conflicts are on the rise worldwide https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-12-28/water-related-conflicts-on-the-rise-worldwide

Water-related conflicts on the rise worldwide

Scientist Peter Gleick has been studying water-related conflicts for three decades. He and fellow researchers have found a concerning rise in violence.

Los Angeles Times

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How freeing rivers can help California ease flood risks and revive ecosystems
#WorldWaterDay2024 https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-20/california-floodplain-restoration

How giving rivers space can ease California flood risks

Efforts to restore river floodplains are expanding in California. Making space for water is increasingly seen as a natural solution for floods and droughts.

Los Angeles Times