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The drought in California has continued for another season and will be worsened by a lack of snowfall in the region this winter. With no end in sight, California Governor Jerry Brown announced statewide mandatory water restrictions for the first time in history. Listen to learn more about how these new rules will lower water use through mandated cuts and individual incentives.
Civics/Government Earth and Space Science Weather and Climate
Story Length: 1:51
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AIR DATE: 04/02/2015
August 12, 2014
3:59
Detroit's water department is going after past due bills by shutting of thousands of customers who haven't paid their water bills. Residents are responding by protesting saying that water is a basic human right. And they are turning to the internet to find ways to illegally turn the water back on. Listen to this story to learn the impact of water shut-offs.
Read MoreJune 11, 2014
5:18
California's drought is causing water prices to vary region to region. This makes some farmers want to sell their water—but they're worried that it might negatively affect their water allotment. Economists say the answer is a better engineered irrigation canal and use of the free market. Listen to this radio story to learn why.
Read MoreMay 22, 2014
4:13
A Texas town has been living in severe drought conditions for three years and decided to recycle water from toilets, sinks, and other wash to meet their water needs. Water plant officials say that the water is completely clean of bacteria, but residents would rather drink bottled water. Listen to this public radio story and discuss with your students.
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