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Adaptation to Global Water Shortages Preview

Regions on opposite sides of the world turn to technology to address future water needs.

Aired 05/16/2018 | Rating NR

Earth Focus

Adaptation to Global Water Shortages Preview

Preview: Season 1 Episode 4 | 35sVideo has Closed Captions

Regions on opposite sides of the world turn to technology to address future water needs.

Anticipating future water needs, two regions on opposite sides of the world turn to technology for answers. Western Morocco is currently facing drought and groundwater mismanagement, but an ancient method of gathering moisture is being taught. In the Central Valley, California, the food basket of the world uses nearly 80% of the entire state's water supply despite inadequate clean water access.

Aired 05/16/2018 | Rating NR

Earth Focus is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

Central Valley Uses Technology to Address Contaminated Water

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New technologies attempt to overcome political and cost challenges in filtering tap water. (11m 49s)

Harvesting Fog to Address Drought At Edge of the Sahara

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At the edge of Morocco's Sahara region, a new way of harvesting water has large potential. (12m 24s)

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