About this episode

The episode discusses the threats to Canada's water supply from both external and internal factors.

Trump is thirsty for Canada’s water, but our own gluttony is the bigger threat. Scarcity, pollution, and deregulation are putting the country’s water supply under siege. Paul Berry reads Thirst Trap by Christopher Pollon.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Berry

Topics covered

• water scarcity
• pollution
• deregulation
• Canada
• environment
• Trump

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump

Places: Canada

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