Water

Steven Solomon recounted the ownership of fresh water throughout history and how it’s propriety led to the development of civilizations from… read more

Steven Solomon recounted the ownership of fresh water throughout history and how it’s propriety led to the development of civilizations from Europe to the American Industrial Revolution. Mr. Solomon contends that renewable water sources have become diminished and asserts that water is “the new oil,” which has created developmental fissures between states that have it and those that don’t. Steven Solomon discussed his book at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. close

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Water

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Program ID:
291476-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 21, 2010 | 4:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 12, 2010 | 3:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Feb 21, 2010 | 4:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 27, 2010 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 12, 2010 | 3:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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