Water Crisis

    The world is running out of freshwater. Pollution, over-population, and climate change are leading to a global water crisis. Water-related diseases kill millions every year and the numbers will likely rise as water shortages spread. Experts predict that water is becoming the oil of the 21st century. This hour, we talk about “blue gold” with to Pacific Institute water expert PETER GLEICK.
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