Years of drought and political posturing have pushed one of the most crucial water sources in the American West to the breaking point. Research from Peter Debaere points to a simple solution that could put parts of the Colorado River Basin on a more sustainable path.
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The scarcity of fresh water will be a major challenge to the 21st century, says Peter Debaere, associate professor of business administration at the Darden School of Business.
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