H2O: The Molecule That Made Us Season 1 Episode 3

Ep 3. Crisis

  • TV-14
  • May 6, 2020
  • 54 min
  • 8.8  (17)

H2O: The Molecule That Made Us is a show that explores the ways in which water has shaped our planet, and continues to shape our lives, economy and future. In season 1 episode 3, titled "Crisis," we delve deeper into the impact of water scarcity on communities around the world.

The episode begins in Cape Town, South Africa, where the city experienced a severe water crisis in 2018. We learn how a combination of drought, population growth and mismanagement led to the city's water supply almost running out completely. We hear from locals who talk about the challenges and hardships they faced during the crisis, from queuing for hours to collect water to being forced to flush toilets with buckets of greywater.

The show then moves to California, where the state has faced its own water crisis for decades due to a combination of agricultural demands, urban growth and climate change. We see how farmers in the Central Valley are coping with the fact that they simply do not have access to enough water to irrigate their crops. We hear from ranchers who talk about how they can't afford to buy feed for their cattle because the cost of water has become too high.

Next, the show takes us to Bangladesh, where we learn about the impact of sea level rise and flooding on communities living in low-lying areas. We meet a community of fishers who have had to relocate several times due to ever-encroaching flood waters. We hear from young girls who can no longer attend school because their monthly cycle is stigmatized and they don't have access to clean water and sanitary facilities.

The final segment of the episode takes us to Las Vegas, where we see how water scarcity has been addressed through innovative approaches such as water recycling and conservation. We hear from city officials who talk about how they've managed to reduce per capita water use despite the city's rapid growth. We also learn about the challenges the city still faces, particularly as droughts become more frequent and intense.

Throughout the episode, we hear from experts in various fields who provide context and analysis. We learn about the science behind droughts and floods, and how climate change is making them more severe and frequent. We learn about the geopolitics of water and how access to water can be a source of conflict between countries and within them. We also learn about potential solutions such as desalination and water markets.

In all, "Crisis" is a powerful reminder of the human toll that water scarcity can exact, and a call to action for individuals, communities and governments to take water issues seriously before it's too late.

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  • First Aired
    May 6, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    54 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.8  (17)