Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Down To a Single Delta Smelt
Tension is growing between California farmers, like Shawn Coburn, who want more water and environmentalists who want to protect endangered species in the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta. One of those endangered species is the delta smelt, a pinky-sized fish that’s nearing extinction.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readTension is growing between California farmers, like Shawn Coburn, who want more water and environmentalists who want to protect endangered species in the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta. One of those endangered species is the delta smelt, a pinky-sized fish that’s nearing extinction. Earlier this month, scientists found a single delta smelt remaining in the Delta River. What does that mean for the future of the fish?
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5 of 5LAUSD Wants an iPad Refund, Etsy Goes Public, and Farmers Discuss Drought- 0:00The LAUSD's iPad Debacle Drags On With Refund Demand
- 10:09Etsy Going Public
- 18:21Web Roundup: Hillary Clinton’s Meme and More
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