Peter Gleick – Nationwide Effects of California Drought
California is suffering one of its worst droughts ever. Some communities could run out of water unless there’s a drastic increase in precipitation, but weather forecasts are not optimistic. The drought isn’t just a local problem—its effects are likely to sweep across the nation soon. Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute in Oakland, CA, talks about the severity of the drought and the potential dangers ahead. |