Francisca Rosas Valencia, whose family must leave their drought-stricken farmland near Tehuacan, Mexico
Francisca Rosas Valencia, whose family must leave their drought-stricken farmland near Tehuacan, Mexico Courtesy of Brent Stirton/Getty Images for Circle of Blue

Tapped Out

November 09, 2007

How do you raise the profile of a devastating Nebraska drought? Give it a name, like David? Carl Ganter, of the non-profit group Circle of Blue, says that as climate change increases the threat of droughts, we need new stories and images to raise awareness.


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[1]
Posted by: Tom Oetinger
November 11, 2007 - 08:43AM
Louisville

Thank you for giving time to this critical issue. Carl and his team are doing a great job of elevating this cause in the public conciousness.

[2]
Posted by: Eric Daigh
November 12, 2007 - 02:43PM

I'm glad to see this issue getting more coverage. Few topics have more impact on humanity than water, and the public stands to gain a great deal by supporting this kind of reportage.

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Posted by: Sue Bauer
November 13, 2007 - 09:25AM

What a wonderful, insightful piece. We are just beginning to realize the importance and fragility of water. Circle of Blue will be able to tell the stories that need to be told so solutions can be found and implemented before it is too late.

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Posted by: Margaret Monsour
November 13, 2007 - 09:44AM

Water really is the axis issue that impacts climate, health, poverty and energy not only in the developing world but also here at home in the U. S. More stories like this one could help increase the public awareness about the critical importance of water in all of our lives.

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Posted by: Anne McEnany
November 14, 2007 - 11:09AM
Traverse City, MI

Reporting on water needs to be accelerated at every level. Our decision-makers need to realize that this is not just a global issue, but one that is hitting us right here at home.

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