Water Wars II: Privatization
Across the globe, institutions and governments struggle to supply humanity with clean water. Sometimes these groups turn to private businesses for help. Advocates claim privatization works for the world's poor -- but critics tell a different story.
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Billions of people around the world have little or no access to clean water, and experts believe this situation will only worsen. In fact, some analysts believe the next world war won't be over nukes or ideology, but, instead, a war over water.
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Across the globe, institutions and governments struggle to supply humanity with clean water. Sometimes these groups turn to private businesses for help. Advocates claim privatization works for the world's poor -- but critics tell a different story.
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Who controls presidential debates?
Each election, audiences around the United States -- and the world -- tune in to watch the Presidential debates. No one denies that the debates are important, but why do some groups think the debates are corrupt? Tune in to learn more.
For centuries rumors of Atlantis have inspired explorers around the globe. But was Atlantis ever real? Listen in to learn more about this fabled civilization and whether new research exposes any grain of truth within the legends.
Billions of people around the world have little or no access to clean water, and experts believe this situation will only worsen. In fact, some analysts believe the next world war won't be over nukes or ideology, but, instead, a war over water.
Over the span of human history numerous empires and city-states have collapsed. Often the circumstances of their demise remain mysterious. However, recent research may have shed some light on the collapse of several civilizations. Tune in to learn more.
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The internet is awash with reports of government agencies stockpiling weapons and medical supplies in the face of looming domestic unrest, but is there any truth behind the rumors? Why do some people believe the U.S. is preparing for civil war?
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