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Spanning millennia and continents, here is a stunningly revealing history of how the distribution of water has shaped human civilization. Boccaletti, of The Nature Conservancy, “tackles the most important story of our time: our relationship with water in a world of looming scarcity” (Kelly...

From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good On any given morning, you might wake up and shower with water, make your coffee with water, flush your toilet...

The Blue Communities Project is dedicated to three primary things: that access to clean, drinkable water is a basic human right; that municipal and community water will be held in public hands; and that single-use plastic water bottles will not be available in public spaces. The movement has been growing around the world for a decade. In Whose Water Is It, Anyway?, renowned water justice activist Maude Barlow recounts her own education in water issues as she and her fellow grassroots water warriors woke up to the immense pressures facing water in a warming world.

A place to rant, vent and keep it 100!

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia stands as a pivotal figure in the twenty-first-century geopolitical landscape, embodying both transformative ambition and strategic acumen. As the architect of Vision 2030, he has undertaken the monumental task of steering his nation toward modernization and securing its economic future in a volatile and competitive global order.

Water sustains Tehachapi — but behind every faucet lies a deeper story. Follow the Water explores the City's dispute with TCCWD, uncovering how outside decisions impact local residents, agriculture, and our shared future. Get the facts. Hear the voices. Decide for yourself. Learn more at: https://liveuptehachapi.com/553/Tehachapis-Water Questions? Email us: media@tehachapicityhall.com

A podcast featuring conversations with influential and interesting people from the water sector and news from the Water Environment Federation.

Sabrina Mahfouz once sat in a Whitehall interview room and was interrogated about everything from her political leanings to her private life. It was ostensibly a job interview, but implicit in their demands was the unspoken question: as a woman of Middle Eastern heritage, could she really be trusted? Years later, Sabrina found herself confronting the meaning behind this interrogation, and how it was specifically informed by the British Empire's historical dominance in the Middle East.

Strategic analysis of how water is becoming a weapon in global conflicts. From the Indus Basin crisis and Turkey’s Euphrates dams to the geopolitics of the Nile, Russia’s water warfare in Ukraine, and Israel’s river politics—this podcast explores how resource scarcity is reshaping power, markets, and international relations. Essential listening for investors, policymakers, and strategic decision-makers navigating an increasingly resource-constrained world.

Water Lobby is co-hosted by Sanjay Negi, a water resources engineer with extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and Eduardo who specializes in urban water management and flood mitigation. Together, they bring a dynamic blend of technical expertise, industry insights, and a shared passion for innovative, sustainable water solutions. Sanjay’s background in storm drainage design and resiliency strategies complements Eduardo’s on-the-ground perspective on municipal water challenges, making Water Lobby the perfect platform to explore the cutting-edge ideas shaping the future...

A documentary look at the St. Clair River and Blue Water Bridge, where legitimate trade and organized smuggling intersect. Host Rayvn Rowe builds each episode from public records, FOIA files, and confirmed cases. Boats, trucks, sensors, drones, courtrooms. No reenactments. Just the facts and the human stakes.

Award winning anchor & comedian Reese Waters finds levity & insight in the darkest of places.. like politics. Reese Waters forged an illustrious career in comedy, sports and broadcasting. New York Magazine tapped Reese Waters as one of the city's Ten Comedians To Watch, soon after, appearances on MTV, Good Morning America, Sirius Satellite Radio and NPR were followed by a rare feat of back to back appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and the Late Show with David Letterman. Waters second love is sports, which he turned into television hosting gigs for NBC Sports, TNT, The ...

Diving headfirst into Black culture, music, sports, movies, and the wild stories you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by Jam Wilson and friends, it’s sharp, unfiltered, and sometimes hilarious—like barbershop talk with a mic. From thought-provoking debates to pure chaos, we keep the water flowing every episode.

Four influential women we thought we knew well—Jane Jacobs, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters—and how they spearheaded the modern progressive movement This is the story of four visionaries who profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Together, these women—linked not by...

In this exceptional cultural history, Atlantic Senior Editor Ronald Brownstein—“one of America's best political journalists (The Economist)—tells the kaleidoscopic story of one monumental year that marked the city of Los Angeles’ creative peak, a glittering moment when popular culture...

On September 9, 1971, nearly 1,300 prisoners took over the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York to protest years of mistreatment. Holding guards and civilian employees hostage, the prisoners negotiated with officials for improved conditions during the four long days and nights that followed. On September 13, the state abruptly sent hundreds of heavily armed troopers and correction officers to retake the prison by force. Their gunfire killed 39 men - hostages as well as prisoners.

The Waterboyz Show is a sports & entertainment podcast created by two music industry vets (@brich404 & @treyboyplay ) who love to talk sports.

Deepwater Horizon was supposed to be the cutting edge of energy exploration: drilling 5,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, the $560 million rig would be indispensable in helping to solve the ongoing energy crisis. Then, on April 20, 2010, BP’s dismal safety record came home to roost.

In 2023, the Supreme Court made one of its most devastating rulings in environmental history. By narrowing the legal definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS), the court opened the floodgates to unregulated pollution. But while tremendously consequential, the decision was also simply the latest in a long series of battles over WOTUS, and which rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and perhaps even farm fields were to be protected by the Clean Water Act of 1972. Waters of the United States is an unprecedented exploration of this history.

The Water Forum, An Fóram Uisce, is the national statutory body representative of all stakeholders with an interest in the quality of Ireland’s water bodies. We aim to strengthen stakeholder input into decision making regarding water as a fundamental national asset.