Capturing the Rain

Feb. 28, 2014

A dry, thirsty Southern California is drinking up today’s rare rainfall. But are we doing enough to take advantage of it?

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Credits

Guest:

Andy Lipkis - Founder and President of Tree People - @treepeople_org

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Andrew Walsh, Christian Bordal, Matt Holzman, Jolie Myers, Anna Scott

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