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New Book Explores Water's Hidden Role in War and Peace
Original: Did you know the British destroyed the only steam water pump in America during the Revolutionary War, or that the LA aqu
Scientist Peter Gleick is drawing attention to little-known episodes where water and conflict intersected, including the British destruction of the only steam water pump in America during the Revolutionary War, and farmers bombing the Los Angeles aqueduct in protest at water being diverted to the city. The stories appear in his newly released book on water, war and peace.
Why now: The release of Peter Gleick's new book on water, war and peace is prompting discussion of surprising historical conflicts over water.
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- Did you know the British destroyed the only steam water pump in America during the Revolutionary War, or that the LA aqueduct was often bombed by farmers angry that Los Angeles was stealing their water? Read these stories in my new book on # water , # war and # peace . https://… · petergleick@fediscience.org · 75
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