In honor of World Water Day, Short Wave is exploring the ways water touches our lives. From increasing water shortages around the world, to how it’s affecting agriculture and aquifers. We’re starting with “day zero”: the day a city or place runs out of water.
In honor of World Water Day, Short Wave is exploring the ways water touches our lives. From increasing water shortages around the world, to how it’s affecting agriculture and aquifers. We’re starting with “day zero”: the day a city or place runs out of water.
Cape Town, Mexico City, Chennai in India are just a few places that have come close to day zero events. Today, we talk to experts and hear from someone who lived in Cape Town during the crisis about why we’re overdue for rethinking our relationship to water. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5698146/nx-s1-mx-5698146-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">Cape Town residents queue to refill water bottles at Newlands Brewery Spring Water Point on January 30, 2018, in Cape Town, South Africa.In honor of World Water Day, Short Wave is exploring the ways water touches our lives. From increasing water shortages around the world, to how it's affecting agriculture and aquifers.That's the day a city or place runs out of water. Places like Cape Town, Mexico City and Chennai in India have come close to day zero events — experts say they're certainly not the last. Today, we talk to experts and hear from someone who lived in Cape Town during the crisis about why we're overdue for rethinking our relationship to water.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at This episode was produced by Berly McCoy and Rachel Carlson. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Aru Nair checked the facts. The audio engineer was Jimmy Keeley.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Sees Shorts Exit in 4 Hours While Price Eyes RecoveryThe unexpected price move saw short positions exit briefly, with $0 recorded in short liquidations.
Read more »
Shiny Hunting Bonanza: Replay: Water Research Day Event DetailsThe Replay: Water Research Day event on March 21st offers a prime opportunity for Shiny hunting. From 2 PM to 5 PM local time, players can encounter multiple Water-type Pokemon with boosted Shiny odds, including Lotad, Feebas, and Clamperl. Special Field Research tasks will be available at PokeStops, and a paid Timed Research option is also available to increase Shiny hunting opportunities.
Read more »
Flower City Down Syndrome Network marks World Down Syndrome DayGates, N.Y. — The Flower City Down Syndrome Network held its annual event on Saturday to mark World Down Syndrome Day.Friends and family of the network gathered
Read more »
Chileans mark World Water Day by protesting president's rollback of environmental rulesThousands of people march across Chile to mark World Water Day and protest President José Antonio Kast’s rollback of environmental rules. On Sunday, crowds fill a long stretch of Santiago’s main avenue, and organizers say 15 other cities also join in. Activists say 1.4 million people still lack drinking water.
Read more »
Quick Read Recommendations: 5 Great, Short Fantasy Books You Can Easily Read in a Single DayFantasy books have a reputation for being lengthy reads, but those looking for shorter, quicker stories still have options.
Read more »
Influencer claims Disney World staff shamed her 'short, form-fitting outfit' after visitor complaintsToday's Video Headlines: 03/23/2026
Read more »