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waterloop #145: Mapping For Equity In Baltimore
June 21, 2022

waterloop #145: Mapping For Equity In Baltimore

In Baltimore, there are vast, disturbing differences from neighborhood to neighborhood in factors such as employment, education, crime, and life expectancy. While it will take a wide variety of efforts to address the root cau...

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waterloop #145: Mapping For Equity In Baltimore
June 21, 2022

waterloop #145: Mapping For Equity In Baltimore

In Baltimore, there are vast, disturbing differences from neighborhood to neighborhood in factors such as employment, education, crime, and life expectancy. While it will take a wide variety of efforts to address the root cau...

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waterloop #144: Modeling the Mississippi River Delta
May 16, 2022

waterloop #144: Modeling the Mississippi River Delta

It took thousands of years for the Mississippi River to build the coastline of southern Louisiana and its vast network of wetlands and bayous. It only took several generations of people to disrupt the natural,

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waterloop #144: Modeling the Mississippi River Delta
May 16, 2022

waterloop #144: Modeling the Mississippi River Delta

It took thousands of years for the Mississippi River to build the coastline of southern Louisiana and its vast network of wetlands and bayous. It only took several generations of people to disrupt the natural, land-building f...

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waterloop #144: Modeling the Mississippi River Delta
May 16, 2022

waterloop #144: Modeling the Mississippi River Delta

It took thousands of years for the Mississippi River to build the coastline of southern Louisiana and its vast network of wetlands and bayous. It only took several generations of people to disrupt the natural, land-building f...

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waterloop #143: Disrupt The Status Quo
May 10, 2022

waterloop #143: Disrupt The Status Quo

The water industry is often described as conservative, risk-averse, and slow to change. That behavior and accompanying acceptance of the status quo frustrate Will Sarni, Founder and CEO of the Water Foundry, who believes the industry needs disruption,

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waterloop #143: Disrupt The Status Quo
May 9, 2022

waterloop #143: Disrupt The Status Quo

The water industry is often described as conservative, risk-averse, and slow to change. That behavior and accompanying acceptance of the status quo frustrate Will Sarni, Founder and CEO of the Water Foundry, who believes the ...

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waterloop #143: Disrupt The Status Quo
May 9, 2022

waterloop #143: Disrupt The Status Quo

The water industry is often described as conservative, risk-averse, and slow to change. That behavior and accompanying acceptance of the status quo frustrate Will Sarni, Founder and CEO of the Water Foundry, who believes the ...

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waterloop #142: Two Nations, One Park (In Spanish) (A Pass The Mic Episode)
May 3, 2022

waterloop #142: Two Nations, One Park (In Spanish) (A Pass The Mic Ep…

Note: This episode is in Spanish. Watch it with English subtitles or read a transcript in English at https://bit.ly/TwoNationPark The Rio Grande River serves as the border between the United States and Mexico and in many ways keeps people apart.

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waterloop #142: Two Nations, One Park (In Spanish) (A Pass The Mic Episode)
May 2, 2022

waterloop #142: Two Nations, One Park (In Spanish) (A Pass The Mic Ep…

Note: This episode is in Spanish. Watch it with English subtitles or read a transcript in English at https://bit.ly/TwoNationPark The Rio Grande River serves as the border between the United States and Mexico and in many ways...

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waterloop #142: Two Nations, One Park (In Spanish) (A Pass The Mic Episode)
May 2, 2022

waterloop #142: Two Nations, One Park (In Spanish) (A Pass The Mic Ep…

Note: This episode is in Spanish. Watch it with English subtitles or read a transcript in English at https://bit.ly/TwoNationPark The Rio Grande River serves as the border between the United States and Mexico and in many ways...

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waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org
April 23, 2022

waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org

Hundreds of millions of people around the world that lack water and sanitation spend money and valuable time to get access. The market-based model of Water.org has helped 43 million people to use microloans to gain proper access to water and sanitation...

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waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org
April 23, 2022

waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org

Hundreds of millions of people around the world that lack water and sanitation spend money and valuable time to get access. The market-based model of Water.org has helped 43 million people to use microloans to gain proper acc...

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waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org
April 23, 2022

waterloop #141: The Market-Based Model of Water.org

Hundreds of millions of people around the world that lack water and sanitation spend money and valuable time to get access. The market-based model of Water.org has helped 43 million people to use microloans to gain proper acc...

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waterloop #140: Most Endangered River 2022 - The Colorado
April 19, 2022

waterloop #140: Most Endangered River 2022 - The Colorado

The Colorado River has been named the most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers, with the organization citing the challenges it faces from the impacts of climate change, outdated water management practices, overallocation of resources,

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waterloop #140: Most Endangered River 2022 - The Colorado
April 19, 2022

waterloop #140: Most Endangered River 2022 - The Colorado

The Colorado River has been named the most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers, with the organization citing the challenges it faces from the impacts of climate change, outdated water management practices, overall...

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waterloop #140: Most Endangered River 2022 - The Colorado
April 19, 2022

waterloop #140: Most Endangered River 2022 - The Colorado

The Colorado River has been named the most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers, with the organization citing the challenges it faces from the impacts of climate change, outdated water management practices, overall...

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waterloop #139: Local Is The Leading Location
April 11, 2022

waterloop #139: Local Is The Leading Location

Tremendous attention is paid to decisions, dollars, and officials at the federal and state levels, but local government is arguably the key cog in water management. Local leaders and staff are the ones ultimately spending funds, setting policy,

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waterloop #139: Local Is The Leading Location
April 11, 2022

waterloop #139: Local Is The Leading Location

Tremendous attention is paid to decisions, dollars, and officials at the federal and state levels, but local government is arguably the key cog in water management. Local leaders and staff are the ones ultimately spending fun...

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waterloop #139: Local Is The Leading Location
April 11, 2022

waterloop #139: Local Is The Leading Location

Tremendous attention is paid to decisions, dollars, and officials at the federal and state levels, but local government is arguably the key cog in water management. Local leaders and staff are the ones ultimately spending fun...

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waterloop #138: Great Opportunities For Great Lakes
April 4, 2022

waterloop #138: Great Opportunities For Great Lakes

In many parts of the U.S., political partisanship and climate change pose challenges for environmental progress. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes have shown to be a place for rare bipartisan support for investing in clean water and healthy communities. Also,

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waterloop #138: Great Opportunities For Great Lakes
April 4, 2022

waterloop #138: Great Opportunities For Great Lakes

In many parts of the U.S., political partisanship and climate change pose challenges for environmental progress. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes have shown to be a place for rare bipartisan support for investing in clean water and...

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waterloop #138: Great Opportunities For Great Lakes
April 4, 2022

waterloop #138: Great Opportunities For Great Lakes

In many parts of the U.S., political partisanship and climate change pose challenges for environmental progress. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes have shown to be a place for rare bipartisan support for investing in clean water and...

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waterloop #137: The Chronology Of Conflict
March 29, 2022

waterloop #137: The Chronology Of Conflict

The relationship between water and conflict has a long history. Sometimes a fight arises over water resources. Other times water is used as a weapon during war. In other cases water is collateral damage. The history is detailed in the Water and Conflic...

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