Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Drought Tales: Saudi Arabia and the Salton Sea, Plus Wells Fargo Sued

California's water authority votes today on how much we'll have to cut back, and it's going to be a lot more than we've cut so far. As the drought drags on, we look at the demise of Saudi Arabia's farming industry as a cautionary tale.

By Madeleine Brand • May 5, 2015 • 39m Listen

On the same day California's water authority votes on how much we'll have to cut back, we look at the cautionary tale found in Saudi Arabia's farming sector. Then, why the Salton Sea is an environmental disaster waiting to happen, and what's being done about it. And finally, we hear from L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer on his new lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank, plus a primer on the bank's history of misbehavior.

Photo: The impact of drought at the Salton Sea (Gentle)

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
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Anna Scott
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Drought Tales: Saudi Arabia and the Salton Sea, Plus Wells Fargo Sued

California's water authority votes today on how much we'll have to cut back, and it's going to be a lot more than we've cut so far. As the drought drags on, we look at the demise of Saudi Arabia's farming industry as a cautionary tale.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Drought Tales: Saudi Arabia and the Salton Sea, Plus Wells Fargo Sued

California's water authority votes today on how much we'll have to cut back, and it's going to be a lot more than we've cut so far. As the drought drags on, we look at the demise of Saudi Arabia's farming industry as a cautionary tale.

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