About this episode

The episode discusses the economic impact of Germany's Rhine River drying up.

Germany's longest river is drying up, with water levels reaching as low as 8 inches in some spots—the lowest reading since Germany started keeping records almost 150 years ago. Adam and Cameron discuss the economic impact, including shipping disruptions and supply chain problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam, Cameron

Topics covered

• environment
• economy
• shipping
• supply chain
• climate change

Keywords

• Germany
• Rhine
• drying up
• economic impact
• shipping disruptions
• supply chain problems

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Places: Germany, Rhine

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