1. A Question Of Balance.
- Author
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ROSS, ELLIOT
- Subjects
NAVAJO (North American people) ,WATER districts ,RIGHT to water ,WATERSHEDS ,LEGAL judgments - Abstract
The article discusses the unequal distribution of water resources and the challenges faced by the Navajo Nation and Washington County in the American West. The Navajo people, who use the least amount of water per person in the US, have to haul water to their homes and pay the most for it. In contrast, residents of Washington County, who rely on the same water supply, pay less and consume more. The article highlights the historical and structural factors that contribute to these disparities and the ongoing efforts to address them through new water management plans. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024