In the heart of the Mojave Desert in the US, vast torrents of water flow freely in massive fountains, pirate lagoons, wave machines and casino waterfalls: the prodigality that characterises Las Vegas is sucking America dry, says one of the world’s leading water authorities.
The issue of over-exploitation of precious groundwater resources in an arid land faces Australia too, cautions Robert Glennon, Professor of Law at the University of Arizona and author of the book ‘Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It.’
Professor Glennon is visiting Australia over the next three months, as distinguished guest lecturer for the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.
Worldwide, the burgeoning number of wells tapping underground waters that have taken centuries to accumulate is a recipe for disaster, as cities, mines, industries, the environment and farmers compete with one another for dwindling resources, Prof Glennon warns.
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