Perspectives on Climate Action

The Southern Arizona Water Rights Act of 1982 allowed the San Xavier allottees to hold others accountable for draining the Santa Cruz River. As a result, the act restored water back to San Xavier and secured their water rights.

Most of Arizona is a desert landscape. Dry plains and mountains are dotted with cacti, ocotillo, and other drought resilient plants. Despite Arizona’s natural aridity, in the urban areas pools glisten in backyards, parks and golf courses are miraculously green, and water flows plentifully from household appliances. Where is all this water coming from?

Climate change is often discussed as a broad, global topic, but it's important to recognize how individual lives are affected. As Earth changes we will have to adapt in major areas of life such as health, infrastructure, agriculture, culture, social services, and the economy.

A conversation with UArizona professors Mark Kear and Gregg Garfin about the overlooked aspects of climate change and why we should spend money on public spaces.