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Water is for Fighting Over: and Other Myths about Water in the West,New
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Illuminating.' New York TimesWIRED's Required Science Reading 2016When we think of water in the West, we think of conflict and crisis. In recent years, newspaper headlines have screamed, Scarce water and the death of California farms, The Dust Bowl returns, A megadrought will grip U.S. in the coming decades. Yet similar stories have been appearing for decades and the taps continue to flow. John Fleck argues that the talk of impending doom is not only untrue, but dangerous. When people get scared, they fight for the last drop of water; but when they actually have less, they use less.Having covered environmental issues in the West for a quarter century, Fleck would be the last writer to discount the serious problems posed by a dwindling Colorado River. But in that time, Fleck has also seen people in the Colorado River Basin come together, conserve, and share the water that is available. Western communities, whether farmers and citydwellers or US environmentalists and Mexican water managers, have a promising record of cooperation, a record often obscured by the crisis narrative.In this fresh take on western water, Fleck brings to light the true history of collaboration and examines the bonds currently being forged to solve the Basins most dire threats. Rather than perpetuate the myth Whiskey's for drinkin', water's for fightin' over,' Fleck urges readers to embrace a new, more optimistic narrativea future where the Colorado continues to flow.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Water is for Fighting Over'? A: The main theme of 'Water is for Fighting Over' is the exploration of water scarcity in the Western United States, challenging the narrative of conflict and highlighting the potential for cooperation and conservation among communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Water is for Fighting Over' is John Fleck, who has extensive experience covering environmental issues in the West.
- Q: When was 'Water is for Fighting Over' published? A: 'Water is for Fighting Over' was published on September 1, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Water is for Fighting Over' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Water is for Fighting Over'? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics in the book include the myths surrounding water scarcity, historical cooperation in water management, and the implications of a dwindling Colorado River.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in environmental issues? A: Yes, 'Water is for Fighting Over' is suitable for readers interested in environmental issues, particularly those related to water management and sustainability in the West.
- Q: Does the book focus only on negative aspects of water management? A: No, the book emphasizes a more optimistic narrative, highlighting successful collaboration and conservation efforts among communities in the Colorado River Basin.
- Q: What edition is 'Water is for Fighting Over'? A: The book is the second edition, referred to as '2nd None ed.'
- Q: Can this book provide insights for policymakers? A: Yes, the insights presented in 'Water is for Fighting Over' can be valuable for policymakers and stakeholders involved in water resource management and environmental policy.