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The Economics of Water: California Groundwater and the Water Footprint Network

The Economics of Water: California Groundwater and the Water Footprint Network

FromWater We Doing?


The Economics of Water: California Groundwater and the Water Footprint Network

FromWater We Doing?

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Water is our most important resource. How do we quantify and measure it? With economics of course! This episode is a crash course into the wild world of water economics.In this episode you will learn all about the economics of groundwater and get a snapshot of what is happening in California from Dr. Ellen Bruno. Dr. Bruno is an Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley where she focuses her time on understanding and developing market solutions to tackling this water economics issue.You may have already heard about carbon footprints but we talk all about water footprints in this episode too! You will hear from Dr. Lara Wöhler from the Water Footprint Network all about how to calculate your own water footprint. Also get ready to be shocked at how much water it actually took to produce some of your favourite tasty treats and commonly used everyday things! Can't wait? Check out their Water Footprint Calculator here! and you can Look Up the Water Footprint of common Items here.The Aquatic Bisophere Project The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (44)

Discover how our most precious commodity impacts our lives in so many fascinating ways. That's right! We're talking about water, but not like you've ever heard it before. Join us as we explore social, environmental and economic issues around the globe as we ask the questions: what are we doing, and how can we do better? The "Water We Doing?" podcast is a production of the Aquatic Biosphere Project. The podcast is produced and hosted by David Evans (P. Biol), the Project's Director of Conservation. For more info please check out www.AquaticBiosphere.ca