…water, no one ever denied that people feel strongly about water. David Zetland’s new book, Living with Water Scarcity, explores hot-button water issues in a refreshingly pragmatic way. There are…

…get wrong about water Hi everyone. I’m a water economist, born and raised in San Francisco. I’m here to clarify a few misconceptions, help you understand how we get water…

…deal predominantly with the water we can see – the “blue water” in our rivers, lakes, and aquifers. They overlook a critical freshwater resource, namely “green water.” The water stored…

…truce seems to me to be unilateral. Many salt water economists claim (in public) to respect the contribution of fresh water economists. I know of no fresh water economist who…

…to supply enough water when there are good rains. The job of the water managers — and their political heads — is to ensure water security in times of drought….

…Water markets have been VERY useful in reducing water waste and directing water from the powerful and rich to the poor and powerless – because the rich are getting water…

…policies. ** Water Follies (5 stars): A fantastic discussion of the mismanagement of groundwater in the US. ** Water for Sale (5 stars): Why private water companies can help the…

…maximized with the correct amount of water, not more or less. But, wait. Are you talking about MORE water out of the environment for humans? Bad idea. More water for…

…lots and lots of hunters). And how they compare to southwestern Michigan (urban, suburban). Because while there is, of course, some cross-over—some urban dwellers oppose gun-control legislation; some rural residents…

…groundwater supplies about 70% of public water, these shifting rainfall patterns could pose serious challenges.” The total amount of water taken from surface and groundwater across the EU between 2000…