Tap'd In
Immerse yourself in the world of water with Tap'd In.
Join hosts Jordan and Lana every Wednesday as they explore the fascinating world of water. From the economics of water pricing to the latest innovations in water tech, Tap'd In dives deep into critical topics like bottled water, tap water, scarcity, and management. Brought to you by the water tech company Tap, this podcast sheds light on the challenges and solutions shaping the future of this essential resource. Whether you’re an industry professional, a sustainability advocate, or just curious about the world of water, Tap'd In has something for you.
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#42: Cape Town’s Day Zero – Lessons from the city that almost ran dry
In this episode of Tap’d In, hosts Jordan and Lana revisit one of the world’s most famous water crises: Cape Town’s near-“Day Zero” in 2018, when the city was on the brink of shutting off its taps. Drawing from National Geographic’s reporting, they explore how climate change, drought, and rapid population growth pushed the city to the edge, while racial and socioeconomic disparities deepened the impact—leaving poorer, majority-Black townships most vulnerable. Jordan and Lana break down the emergency measures that helped Cape Town narrowly avoid disaster, from aggressive conservation to temporary desalination, and place the crisis in a global context, asking: which cities could be next, and what can the world learn before the taps run dry?
Article:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/why-cape-town-running-out-water-and-whos-next/
Links:
Tap: https://findtap.com/
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