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Archaeology

Archaeology. Evidence from archaeology reveals humans have been manipulating the landscape to control water for at least 5000 years. Even ancient Arabian desert was brought to life by reservoirs and irrigation.

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Archaeology

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  1. Archaeology • Evidence from archaeology reveals humans have been manipulating the landscape to control water for at least 5000 years. • Even ancient Arabian desert was brought to life by reservoirs and irrigation.

  2. When Bechtel corporation tried to institute new water systems and charge for water delivery in Bolivia it caused national uprisings and ushered in the first elected indigenous person as President.

  3. The latest doomsday scenario?

  4. Conflict over resources in terms of rights, allotments, access, cost, and use are historic.

  5. Just a couple years ago during severe drought...

  6. Hopi woman, ca. 1910.

  7. Case Study 3: The Hopi and Peabody Coal on Black Mesa • First, read the Himba and the Dam (posted) • Read the other posted articles concerning water and climate. • Next week we will begin discussions for Case 3.

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