Running on empty: water scarcity at the crossroads of fracking and agriculture

Sam Harris and Nick Lannutti discuss the future of fracking and water scarcity (Photo courtesy of Sam Harris and Nick Lannutti)
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Fracking and agriculture are two highly water-dependent industries in the state of Colorado. With rising water scarcity concerns, competition between the two industries is increasing. What harm does fracking have on the water supply and what is being done to help farmers mitigate these effects? Nick Lannutti and Sam Harris report from Boulder, CO.

This story aired on the Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.

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