Heather Cooley

Pacific Institute

Guest

Water program director at the Pacific Institute in Oakland

Heather Cooley on KCRW

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As the drought continues, desalination is making a comeback in our state. At least 16 areas on the California coast are either building or considering desalination plants.

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As the drought continues, desalination is making a comeback in our state. At least 16 areas on the California coast are either building or considering desalination plants.

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Climate change and a shortage of water will change California in many ways — including the way it looks.

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