With that comes several problems. It’s hard to protect yourself against a virus if you can’t wash your hands. It’s hard to shelter in place if you depend on buying bottled water.
The collective action problem that hindered the global response to COVID-19 also plays out on a larger scale with the issue of climate change, as rising sea levels continue to threaten coastline around the world.
In a digital eventcast, The Atlantic gathered leading voices in the world of water, from environmentalists and policymakers to academics and activists, discussing the critical water issues of our time.
President and Chairman, Mission Blue
University Distinguished Professor, Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
CEO, US Water Alliance
CEO, The Ocean Conservancy
Board Member, Water Education for Latino Leaders
Contributor, AtlanticLIVE
Staff writer, The Atlantic
Global Water Stewardship Leader, Procter & Gamble
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Contributor, AtlanticLIVE
University Distinguished Professor, Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
Contributor, AtlanticLIVE
CEO, US Water Alliance
Board Member, Water Education for Latino Leaders
Staff writer, The Atlantic
CEO, The Ocean Conservancy
Staff writer, The Atlantic
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Global Water Stewardship Leader, Procter & Gamble
President and Chairman, Mission Blue
Contributor, AtlanticLIVE
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