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H2O and Beyond

H2O and Beyond is your weekly deep dive into the science, systems, and stories behind the water we use every day. Hosted by a student with a passion for the environment, this podcast makes complex topics—from pollution to policy—easy to understand. Get clear, engaging episodes that explore the forces shaping our water future—without watering down the truth. Follow and Subscribe to our socials! (psst we also have a Youtube Channel on there where we post video podcasts as

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00:48:46

Episode 25 - The Aral Sea - World's Worst Water...

H2O and Beyond ·

2026/02/28

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by historian Dr. Sarah Cameron to unpack the story of the Aral Sea — one of the greatest environmental catastrophes of the 20th century.How did a massive inland sea in Central Asia nearly disappear?What role did Soviet cotton production play?And what happens to communities when an entire ecosystem collapses?We dive into the Cold War politics behind the diversion of the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers, the rise of cotton as a “strategic crop,” and how

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00:41:22

Episode 24: "Water Wars"

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2026/02/13

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Morgan Shimabuku from the Pacific Institute to break down how water becomes a trigger, casualty, and weapon in conflict. We explore what actually qualifies as a water conflict, why the term “water wars” can be misleading, and what global data reveals about where and how these conflicts are increasing.We discuss real-world examples from around the globe, including the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Ukraine, and Gaza—examining how water

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01:00:45

Episode 23: "Southeast Asia's Unregulated Rare Earth...

H2O and Beyond ·

2026/01/29

In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Mr. Regan Kwan, a research analyst from the Stimson Center as we talk about the unregulated rare earth mines of Southeast Asia. Rare earth elements are crucial to modern life. They’re in our phones, computers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies. But the environmental cost of extracting them is often paid far from where these technologies are used.We examine how a technique known as in-situ leaching is devastating river systems,

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00:53:03

Episode 22: The Power of Traditional Climate Knowledge

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2026/01/23

For thousands of years, Pacific Island communities survived rising seas, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and storms—without satellites, sensors, or climate models.In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I speak with Patrick Nunn, a geologist who has spent more than three decades working with Pacific Island communities, learning how traditional knowledge preserved real environmental history—and how colonization disrupted it.We explore how myths and legends are actually encoded memories of past disasters,

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00:49:39

The Cost of the Truth: Special Interview with Time...

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2026/01/16

What happens when the people responsible for protecting public health become the ones doing the harm?In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr. Marc Edwards, a Virginia Tech professor who was named to TIME’s 2016 TIME 100 for his role in helping expose the Flint water crisis. But this conversation goes far beyond Flint.Dr. Edwards breaks down how the Washington D.C. lead crisis unfolded, why he believes government agencies knowingly covered up dangerous lead exposure for years, and what

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00:42:23

Episode 20: The Impossible Journey of Salmon

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2025/12/19

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Ian Giancarlo, Oceans Advocate at Environment Oregon, to break down what’s really happening to salmon in the Pacific Northwest—and why dams on rivers like the Columbia and Snake are at the center of the crisis.For thousands of years, salmon have made one of the most demanding migrations on Earth. From the Pacific Ocean, they swim hundreds—sometimes thousands—of miles upstream to the exact rivers where they were born. But today, that journey is being

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00:47:33

Episode 19: The Great Salt Lake's Dust Problem -...

H2O and Beyond ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Perry from the University of Utah to uncover the science behind one of the most urgent environmental issues in the American West: the shrinking Great Salt Lake and the dust it’s leaving behind.Dr. Perry spent years studying the exposed lakebed — even biking more than 2,300 miles around it — to map where dust originates and what’s actually in it. His research reveals surprising truths about arsenic levels, dust “hotspots,” and how only a

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00:41:22

Episode 18: California's Lithium Valley

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2025/11/14

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr. Michael McKibben from UC Riverside to explore and learn more about lithium, its environmental impacts, and the future of the lithium market in the US. Traditional lithium extraction is very harmful to the environment. In the case of the salars in South America, they pump brine from underground into these large ponds where the sun evaporates and concentrates lithium and other metal ions in the water. This depletes groundwater levels and harms

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00:32:49

Episode 17: The Salton Sea - California's Most...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr. Mia Maltz, a professor of microbial biology and soil health from the University of Connecticut to discuss the health effects of the Salton Sea. The Salton Sea is California's largest lake. But the area surrounding it has some of the highest rates of pediatric asthma in the country. Why is that? The lake is currently shrinking, and the lakebed is currently being exposed. Winds are picking the dust up and residents of Imperial County California

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00:55:16

Episode 16: The Mighty Mekong

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2025/10/31

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Brian Eyler, Director of the Energy, Water & Sustainability Program at The Stimson Center, to explore one of the most important rivers in the world: the Mekong.Over 70 million people rely on this river for food, income, and transportation — but its future is changing fast. From hydropower dams and rare earth mining, to flood pulse disruption and climate-driven storms, the Mekong is becoming one of the most engineered and pressured rivers on the

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00:45:26

Episode 15: Saving the Sea Otters

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2025/10/24

Did you know that sea otters were almost hunted to extinction for their fur? In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Mr. Ian Giancarlo from Environment Oregon to discuss the importance of Sea Otters in the ecosystem! We'll talk about the history of sea otters, the exact role they play in maintaining kelp forests, what threats they face today, and future plans to help stabilize their populations. We'll even share some fun facts about sea otters that may surprise you! Did you know

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00:37:11

Episode 14: The Salton Sea - From Paradise to...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Ms. Cassandra VanDyne from California State Parks to learn about the Salton Sea. It was once a desert oasis! Millions would flock here in the 1960s and 70s to swim, fish, boat, and even hold speedboat competitions!However, once a desert paradise, it's turned into a public health and ecological disaster. All the fish inside have died out through mass extinction events and toxic dust is kicking up from the lake bed and causing residents in the

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00:11:49

Episode 13: The Hidden Power of Stormwater

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2025/10/10

Did you know that it only takes less than 1/20th of an inch of rain in New York City to overwhelm the sewer system and cause raw sewage to flow out into the surrounding bodies of water?In this episode of H2O and Beyond, we dive into the hidden power of stormwater - something many of us at home never think about. We'll discuss how cities are combating CSO's, or Combined Sewer Overflows. We'll also talk about Green Infrastructure, and how cities are implementing smart strategies to combat

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00:59:04

Episode 12: Saving the Great Salt Lake

H2O and Beyond ·

2025/10/03

The Great Salt Lake is the largest endorheic in the Western Hemisphere - but it's dying fast. Join Mr. Micah Safsten, the Great Salt Lake Water Coordinator for the State of Utah as we uncover the story behind the lake. We'll talk about the important ecosystem and industry it supports - like sea monkeys and brine flies! We'll also discuss the causes and effects of declining water levels and what it means for the residents of Utah. 0:00 Intro2:12 What is the Great Salt Lake?4:45 North arm

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00:49:11

Texas 2036 - Shaping Meaningful Water Policy

H2O and Beyond ·

2025/09/25

Will Texas survive long enough to surpass its 200th birthday? In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Mr. Jeremy Mazur from Texas 2036 - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that uses data to draft effective policies regarding Texas’s future.Don’t worry if you know nothing about public policy - We’ll walk you through all the jargon that commonly confuses people. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand how organizations like Texas 2036 are able to turn ideas into real policies that

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00:50:06

Episode 10: Arizona's Fight for Water

H2O and Beyond ·

2025/09/21

In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Dr. Kathryn Sorensen from the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU to discuss Arizona's fight for water! We'll discuss some of the most pressing issues happening to the state, such as its worst drought in over 1200 years, an influx of new residents, and a need to shift away from groundwater. We'll even discuss the logistics of how semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC get their water from when their new factory is located in the middle

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00:45:51

Episode 9: Chicago's Backwards River

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2025/09/12

TIMESTAMPS BELOW 👇In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, join Mr. Dick Lanyon, former executive director of the Chicago MWRD, as we talk about how Chicago managed to reverse the flow of its river! In the mid-late 1800s, the Chicago River, heavily polluted with human waste, flowed into Lake Michigan, the only water source for residents at the time. Waste began to accumulate in Lake Michigan, and so Ellis Chesbrough, the chief engineer of the city, devised a radical plan to reverse the flow of the river

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00:39:50

Episode 8: Houston is Sinking!

H2O and Beyond ·

2025/09/05

TIMESTAMPS BELOW 👇In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, I'm joined by Mr. Michael Turco from the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District. We'll discuss the subsidence, or sinking, that's happening in Houston as a result of excessive groundwater withdrawal, methods of data collection, and what can be done to slow down and prevent further sinking!0:00 Intro2:08 What is Subsidence?8:20 Subsidence in the Houston Area16:00 How is Subsidence Monitored?23:09 Solutions for Subsidence29:10

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00:57:17

Episode 7: "How Vegas Defied Drought"

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2025/08/29

TIMESTAMPS BELOW 👇In this episode of H2O and Beyond, I’m joined by Bronson Mack from the Southern Nevada Water Authority to explore how Las Vegas became one of the most water-efficient cities in the world. From turf removal programs to water police, Las Vegas has turned its desert location into a model of conservation. 0:00 Intro1:44 About the SNWA5:50 Where does Las Vegas get its water from?7:35 Effects of climate change on Las Vegas12:33: Industries that use water in Las Vegas15:44 What makes Las

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00:58:05

Episode 6: The River that Built the Southwest

H2O and Beyond ·

2025/08/22

TIMESTAMPS BELOW 👇In this Episode of H2O and Beyond, we dive into the ins-and-outs of the Colorado River. We'll talk about the laws that govern it, the crisis that's happening to it right now, and much more - including who gets their water cut off first if the situation escalates. 0:00 Intro3:41 What makes the Colorado River so important?5:45 Colorado River Compact and the laws surrounding the river13:58 Minorities and the Colorado River Compact17:01 Can the rules of the compact be changed?20:07

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