Policy & Scarcity
16 episodes
Who decides where water goes, what it costs, and what happens when there is not enough of it. Conversations with utility leaders, researchers and policy experts, including Newsha Ajami on data centers and water planning, Anushree Sreedhar on how New York City lets startups into its water system, and Robin Craig on water law.
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Utilities Are Careful for a Reason. New York Built a Way In.
The largest water utility in the country has to be careful with what it adopts. The Environmental Tech Lab is how startups get to test inside it anyway. Applications close October 23.
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Newsha Ajami on AI Data Centers and Water
Stanford water expert Newsha Ajami on why AI data centers strain local water, a US national water strategy, and water's hidden role in the economy.
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Robert Strand on Cinema, PFAS, and Water Policy
Robert Strand explains how the World Water Film Festival uses cinema to drive water policy, fight PFAS contamination, and pursue UN Water partnership status.
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She Grew Up in Uganda. Now She's Engineering Its Water Future
Ravi Kurani talks with Dhwani Bhatt, chemical engineering student at Northeastern and Engineers Without Borders project lead, about building a solar-powered water distribution system for 4,000 people in rural Uganda and what real charity work looks like.
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Designing Homes for a Water-Scarce Future
Ravi Kurani
As cities face record droughts, rising energy costs, and mounting pressure to decarbonize, a new global movement is redefining what it means to live sustainably, without compromise.
In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani sits down with Gregory Holliday, Director of the 50 Liter Home Coalition,
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Empowering the Next Generation: Addressing the Water Workforce Crisis
Explore the hidden challenges facing the water industry as we discuss the urgent need for new talent, climate resilience, and technological advancements with environmental engineering student Clara Hallgarth. Discover why the future of water management is at a critical crossroads.
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From Da Vinci to Ozone: The Art and Science of Water Storytelling
Ravi Kurani
Did you know that water isn't just vital for life but also has its own story to tell—a story that could solve some of the world’s biggest challenges? Yet, this narrative often goes unheard, leaving opportunities for change untapped.
In this episode of Liquid
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The Water Workforce Desert
Ravi Kurani
Did you know that the water industry is grappling with a looming talent crisis that threatens critical services we take for granted every day? With seasoned professionals nearing retirement and a disheartening lack of newcomers, this episode of Liquid Assets dives deep into the root causes and innovative
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Navigating the Complex World of Fresh and Saltwater Management and Law
Ravi Kurani
In an era of climate change and increasing water scarcity, understanding water policy has never been more crucial. From California's ongoing drought to the East Coast's flood-drought cycles, water challenges are reshaping our world. But did you know that water laws change drastically
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Addressing Global Water Scarcity: Innovative Solutions with Tess Russo from the Gates Foundation
Ravi Kurani
"Empowering communities with innovative water management is the solution for a resilient future."
Water scarcity and effective management are critical global challenges, particularly in agriculture-dependent regions like Punjab, India. In this compelling episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani engages with Tess Russo, a Senior
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Water Scarcity: A Looming Global Crisis in Need of Innovative Solutions
Ravi Kurani
"Grand proclamations vanish in the shadows of inaction; simple, sustainable solutions hold the true power."
Water, the elixir of life, is becoming an increasingly scarce resource worldwide. With growing populations, urbanization, and climate change exacerbating water stress, finding sustainable solutions to address water scarcity has become
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How Water Organizations Can Alleviate the Water Messaging Problem
Ravi Kurani
Clear communication is a make-or-break issue for water utilities and agencies hoping to earn customer trust, support and keep the entire world interested in matters related to "Water". Yet, little is being talked about water, and even when water is being talked about, the
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Water Chronicles and The Shocking Truth About The Global Water Crisis
Ravi Kurani
"Water is the lifeblood of human civilization – yet its critical importance is often overlooked."
In this thought-provoking episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani has an in-depth discussion with Peter Gleick about humanity’s past, present and future relationship with that precious resource.
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From Drops to Waves: Rethinking Our World's Water Dynamics
"How do we mass manufacture civilization? It's through figuring out how to build cities in chunks that are distinct modules, like cells in a body and that is what water decentralization is."
Buckle up for a cerebral joyride stretching possibilities for water, technology, business and beyond.
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Behind the Glamour, a Sobering Water Crisis
"2 billion people, one in four, live without access to clean water, with women and girls spending 200 million hours every day walking miles for it."
New York Fashion Week features cutting-edge clothing against a backdrop of glitz and glamor. But behind the scenes, millions of women
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Water Security: Challenges and Opportunities. An Interview with USAIDs James Winter
James Winter, a Water Security and Hygiene Advisor at USAID, shares insights into his work in international development. He underscores the significance of a user-centric approach to product development, especially in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene. Winter discusses the role of services in generating income and fostering
