Climate+ | Episode 29 | Newsha Ajami @ Berkeley Lab

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 -- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln talks with Newsha Ajami, PhD at Berkeley Lab, an expert in urban water strategy and sustainable resource management. Ajami highlights the pressing global water challenges exacerbated by climate change, pollution, and a rapidly growing population. She sheds light on the significant disparities in access to clean water, emphasizing that millions across the globe face daily struggles to secure this essential resource.

Ajami advocates for innovative solutions, particularly nature-based strategies and green infrastructure, to tackle the water crisis. She stresses the importance of preserving existing natural systems while also engineering solutions that work harmoniously with nature, thereby addressing the fundamental issues with our current water management practices. 

This thought-provoking dialogue not only raises awareness about the critical state of water resources but also inspires listeners to consider how they can contribute to sustainable water practices in their communities. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of water technology, policy, and climate resilience.