In "Straws," the Great Lakes are being siphoned away by greedy private interests. A group of eco-terrorists hatch a plan to return the water to the places slowly dying of thirst. Author Rebecca Adams Wright tells us about the current legal battles over Great Lakes water that served as inspiration for her story and how she balances fantastic and realistic futures in her science fiction. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Adams Wright) 

After Water

After Water: An interview with author Rebecca Adams Wright

science+art+journalism... Time is running out to rescue and repair the planet, climate scientists keep telling us. They say that soon fresh water will be more precious than gold. They warn that no one will be untouched. But is anyone really listening? In After Water, scientists, writers and journalists to peer into the future—100 years or more—and imagine when water scarcity is a dominant social issue. It’s a cosmic blend of art and science. Front and Center is funded by The Joyce Foundation: Improving the quality of life in the Great Lakes region and across the country.

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