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Water

Episode 8 of 10

Water is the world's most precious resource. It's also big business. Evan Davis and guests discuss the challenges of getting water where it needs to be at a price that is right.

Water is the world's most precious resource. It's also big business. As climate changes and populations shift, getting water where it needs to be is a huge global challenge, and that's without the added problem of leakage. Just how much should consumers pay for something that none of us can live without? Evan Davis and guests discuss an industry which has changed almost beyond recognition in just a few decades - from state-owned water providers to international business players.

30 minutes

Contributors

Contributors

Peter Simpson, CEO Anglian Water

Bryan Harvey, Vice President CH2M HILL

Olivier Bret, CEO Veolia Water UK

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Evan Davis
Interviewed Guest Peter Simpson
Interviewed Guest Bryan Harvey
Interviewed Guest Olivier Bret
Producer Rosamund Jones

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