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Book Synopsis: Explores the evolution of Atlanta’s water system and charts the poor urban planning decisions that created the city’s current water shortage. Atlanta is running out of water and is in the midst of a water crisis. Its crumbling infrastructure spews toxic waste and raw sewage into neighboring streams. A tri-state water war between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia has been raging since 1990, with Atlanta caught in the middle; however, the city’s problems have been more than a century in the making. In Thirsty City, Skye Borden tells the complete story of how Atlanta’s water ran dry. Using detailed historical research, legal analysis, and personal accounts, she explores the evolution of Atlanta’s water system as well as charts the poor urban planning decisions that led to the city’s current woes. She also uncovers the loopholes in local, state, and federal environmental laws that have enabled urban planners to shirk responsibility for ongoing water quantity and quality problems. From the city’s unfortunate location to its present-day debacle, Thirsty City is a fascinating and highly readable account that reveals how Atlanta’s quest for water is riddled with shortsighted decisions, unchecked greed, political corruption, and racial animus.“…[a] well-researched account.” — CHOICE “Instead of a date-filled, statistically laden work of history and law, Borden weaves a compelling story full of interesting asides and biographical anecdotes. I found the history fascinating. It represents a real contribution to the literature.” — William L. Andreen, University of Alabama School of Law
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Are you aware of the water crisis brewing in Atlanta? Discover the shocking truth behind the city's dwindling water supply and the disastrous consequences of poor urban planning. Thirsty City: Politics, Greed, and the Making of Atlanta's Water Crisis is a captivating book that lays bare the evolution of Atlanta's water system and the detrimental decisions that led it to the brink of disaster.
Atlanta's crumbling infrastructure is not only causing toxic waste and raw sewage to contaminate neighboring streams, but it has also become the focal point of a fierce tri-state water war between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Don't be left in the dark about this ongoing struggle; delve into Thirsty City and gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to Atlanta's water shortage.
With meticulous historical research, legal analysis, and personal accounts, author Skye Borden unravels the complexities of Atlanta's water crisis, shedding light on the loopholes in environmental laws that have allowed urban planners to evade accountability. Thirsty City is not just a tale of mismanagement and greed; it's a wake-up call for all of us to recognize the consequences of uninformed decision-making.
Discover the captivating history, shocking revelations, and poignant anecdotes that make Thirsty City a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our water resources. From the city's ill-fated location to the present-day debacle, Borden's compelling storytelling brings to life the shortsightedness, corruption, and racial tensions that have plagued Atlanta's thirst for water.
Don't miss out on this well-researched account praised by CHOICE as "a must-read" and commended by William L. Andreen from the University of Alabama School of Law for its fascinating contribution to the literature. Get your hands on a copy of Thirsty City: Politics, Greed, and the Making of Atlanta's Water Crisis today and dive into an eye-opening journey through Atlanta's troubled waters.
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