Harvard buys California wineries for water rights

Dec. 11, 2018 Environment

Harvard University has been buying thousands of acres of California vineyards. They’re doing it way above market price. The university is not excited to bottle the next great Merlot, it’s taking a big bet on water rights and climate change.

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Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards—and the Water Underneath

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Guest:

Russell Gold - energy reporter for the Wall Street Journal - @russellgold

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Caitlin Plummer

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