Water Resources Podcast

The Water Resources Podcast is designed to conduct interviews with experts to discuss challenges with water resources related to climate, such as droughts and floods, and overexploitation by humans. Potential solutions to these challenges are also discussed. Regions covered range from local to global scale, and approaches considered include satellite and ground-based monitoring, and global to regional modeling. The podcast is hosted by Bridget Scanlon, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. The Water Resources Podcast is a production of the Bureau of Economic Geology, The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin in partnership with the National Academy of Engineering. The podcast is supported by the Fisher Foundation.

Increasing Water Consumption in Data Centers Amplifies Local Water Scarcity

Landon Marston discusses rising water intensity of large data centers, resulting in a notable impact on local water demand.

09-04
46:37

Tracking Recent Conflict in Gaza, Ukraine, and Uganda using Satellites

Jamon Van Den Hoek discusses mapping real-time conflict using satellites and ground-truthing with journalists.

08-21
01:01:08

Water Bankruptcy

Kaveh Madani uses a bank analogy to describe water resources management with surface water as checking and groundwater as savings accounts and overexploitation leading to bankruptcy.

08-07
57:36

Human and Climate Drivers of Global Models with Machine Learning

Yadu Pokhrel describes the application of global hydrologic modeling with machine learning to understand water resources dynamics.

07-24
51:11

Water Markets and their Transformational Potential in Texas

Todd Votteler discusses the evolution of water markets in Texas, focusing on the Rio Grande and San Antonio basins.

07-10
56:03

Groundwater and Surface water challenges in Indus Basin Irrigation System, Pakistan

Azeem Shah talks about water issues in Pakistan, including transboundary issues, solar irrigation, and improving data for more sustainable management of water resources.

06-26
53:39

Rising Global Water Conflicts

David Michel discusses rising global water conflicts, with examples in Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, the Middle East, and Sahel regions.

06-12
51:31

Compounding Impacts of Climate Extremes: Floods, Droughts, and Wildfires

Amir AghaKouchak discusses increased risks from compound floods, droughts, and wildfires with examples from Los Angeles, and other regions globally.

05-29
47:04

The Groundwater Resources for Drought Resilience in Urban Areas of Brazil

Ricardo Hirata discusses the role of groundwater in Brazil, emphasizing urban regions and their resilience to drought.

05-15
53:31

Fragile Water Grids: Stories from Ukraine, Syria, and East Africa

Mario Bianco discusses water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance in conflict regions (Ukraine, Syria) and East Africa.

05-01
56:52

Linkages Between Groundwater and Irrigated Agriculture Focusing on California

Thomas Harter discusses relationships between irrigated agriculture and groundwater considering water quantity and quality in the California Central Valley.

04-17
50:14

Beyond Cape Town Day Zero: Strategies to Increase Water Resilience

Dale Barrow discusses increases in groundwater development and other strategies to enhance water resilience in Cape Town.

04-03
56:13

Managing Hurricanes, Floods, and Droughts in Texas and SE U.S.

Gordon Wells discusses the application of satellite and modeling data to track hurricanes, floods, and droughts for emergency management.

03-20
41:01

Groundwater Resources in Brazil and Potential for Global Food Production

Edson Wendland describes major aquifers in Brazil and potential expansion of irrigation for global food production.

03-06
01:00:11

Evaluation of PFAS Regulations

Joe Cotruvo describes PFAS compounds, sources and impacts along with U.S. PFAS regulations compared with other regions globally

02-20
53:50

Sustainable Food and Water Systems

Kyle Davis discusses sustainable food production emphasizing global irrigation mapping.

02-06
50:08

Assessing Irrigation Technologies and Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nick Brozovic talks about his work with communities in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute.

01-23
44:52

Water Resources in Saudi Arabia with Linkages to Energy and Food

Yoshi Wada discusses how energy access can resolve water issues through desalination and water reuse.

01-09
45:35

Building Water Resilience Amid Intensifying Droughts

Newsha Ajami discusses changes in water use in urban areas in Californialinked to energy efficiency and droughts.

12-12
56:03

Peter Gleick and The Three Ages of Water

Peter Gleick discusses his latest book, The Three Ages of Water: PrehistoricPast, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future.

11-14
52:09

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