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Topic 3 DQ 1
Dec 11-13, 2023
Population is growing, which
creates more demand for water,
especially in the southwestern
part of the United States. In
general, states are using more
water than the system can
supply, diminishing this limited
resource.
Utilize the Chapter 11 textbook
reading, which covers concepts
related to common resources
such as water and the tragedy of
the commons, as well as the
podcast "Water in the West:
Bankrupt?" provided in the topic
Resources to address the
following:
How would water bankruptcy
work? Include who benefits and
who loses as a result.
Provide an alternative way in
which a water shortage
problem can be resolved?
Hi all,
Chapter 11 in the textbook
reading explains a story the
growth of population begins
causing issues for the small town,
as there is too large of an increase
in both sheep and population,
causing the land to lose the ability
to replenish itself. With no grass
left, raising sheep is hard leaving
leaving the wool industry in
shambles. However there are
options to help fix the issue. The
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