We still like to think of B.C. as a “rainforest,” with more water than we know what to do with.

But we’ve seen the recurring droughts, and last summer’s affected the whole province.

Environmental journalist Erica Gies has advice on how to cope. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. 

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/02/06/Water-Always-Wins-Book/

We still like to think of B.C. as a “rainforest,” with more water than we know what to do with. But we’ve seen the recurring droughts, and last summer’s affected the whole province. Environmental journalist Erica Gies has advice on how to cope. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/02/06/Water-Always-Wins-Book/

Why We Can’t Take Clean, Safe Water for Granted

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