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The Water Crisis: Droughts and Agriculture
05:12 - 08:19 (03:06)
Droughts are natural but our reliance on fresh water for crop irrigation has created a vicious cycle that exacerbates them, making our reliance on a stable climate even more important.
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Droughts are natural occurrences that are seasonal and temporal but become a disaster when applied with humanity.
05:12 - 06:03 (00:51)
Summary
Droughts are natural occurrences that are seasonal and temporal but become a disaster when applied with humanity. While climate change may exacerbate droughts, they are largely considered to be a natural phenomenon.
ChapterThe Water Crisis: Droughts and Agriculture
EpisodeSelects: How Droughts Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the impact of drought and how it affects both people and nature.
06:03 - 06:46 (00:43)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the impact of drought and how it affects both people and nature. They explore the idea that without humans, drought would simply be a part of nature, but with humans in the picture, it becomes a natural disaster.
ChapterThe Water Crisis: Droughts and Agriculture
EpisodeSelects: How Droughts Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Agriculture is responsible for using up to 92% of the global supply of fresh water to irrigate crops, with only half of it captured and reused.
06:46 - 08:19 (01:32)
Summary
Agriculture is responsible for using up to 92% of the global supply of fresh water to irrigate crops, with only half of it captured and reused. The effects of this cycle are worsening droughts and making our reliance on climates to not be in drought conditions important.