Chapter
The Effects of Drought on Water Usage in Melbourne
33:49 - 38:17 (04:27)
Melbourne was able to reduce their water usage by 50% under drought conditions, but a few weeks of rain won't make much of an impact on the overall water shortage in the area.
Clips
Joe and his guest recommend Neil deGrasse Tyson’s video explaining the difference between weather and climate.
33:49 - 34:56 (01:06)
Summary
Joe and his guest recommend Neil deGrasse Tyson’s video explaining the difference between weather and climate. They also talk about the book Merchants of Doubt and its relation to climate change denial.
ChapterThe Effects of Drought on Water Usage in Melbourne
EpisodeSelects: How Droughts Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker compares the ongoing drought situation in California and Australia, with emphasis on the level of water conservation efforts needed in California to make a significant impact on the water crisis.
34:56 - 36:59 (02:03)
Summary
The speaker compares the ongoing drought situation in California and Australia, with emphasis on the level of water conservation efforts needed in California to make a significant impact on the water crisis.
ChapterThe Effects of Drought on Water Usage in Melbourne
EpisodeSelects: How Droughts Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The shared resource mentality of people around a common resource leads to its depletion.
36:59 - 38:17 (01:17)
Summary
The shared resource mentality of people around a common resource leads to its depletion. The negative consequences of the selfish behaviour of people in California regarding the shared water resource could be dire for their economy.