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Can we cope with droughts?

Can we cope with droughts?

The Climate Question vor 1 Monat

Water crises are expected to get worse in many parts of the world. Are there solutions?

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Europe is reeling from a record-breaking drought which has closed
nuclear power stations, stopped river traffic and sent food
prices soaring. And there may now be more intense droughts in
some parts of the world because of climate change.

Our host Graihagh Jackson explores solutions from water usage
apps in South Africa to solar irrigation systems in Egypt. She
also looks at the challenges of adapting our energy
infrastructure for a warming planet.

Her guests are Dr Iain Staffell, Associate Professor of
Sustainable Energy at Imperial College London, and Dr Vidhisha
Samarasekara, Strategic Program Director for Water, Climate
Change and Resilience at the International Water Management
Institute.

Got a question for The Climate Question? Email us:
theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Picture Credit: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Producers: Diane Richardson and Melanie Stewart-Smith Sound Mix:
Tom Brignell and Philip Bull Editor: Simon Watts