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The Water Crisis In The American West : Fresh Air 40 million people rely on water from the Colorado River, but overuse and global warming have combined to create a water emergency. Tough choices must be made soon, or farms and cities will face critical shortages. We talk with ProPublica investigative reporter Abrahm Lustgarten.
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Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a recording by pianist Mal Waldron.

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The Water Crisis In The American West

The Water Crisis In The American West

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40 million people rely on water from the Colorado River, but overuse and global warming have combined to create a water emergency. Tough choices must be made soon, or farms and cities will face critical shortages. We talk with ProPublica investigative reporter Abrahm Lustgarten.
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Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a recording by pianist Mal Waldron.