Rachel Carlson
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Well, they're going to be thirsty.
Today on the show, recycled wastewater has a PR problem, but it could be one solution to the global water crisis.
You're listening to Shortwave, the science podcast from NPR.
Okay, Rachel, we're talking about water recycling.
So it's one of the ways scientists say we can begin to address water scarcity.
But as you pointed out, there's this yuck factor.
Like some people are just grossed out by the idea, even if they know the water is clean.
Yes, people find it super icky.
I mean, I honestly thought a lot more cities were doing it.
I never thought about sewage being precious.
So let's hear about what you and Peter talked about.
I'd drink it.
Okay, yeah, I'm going to drink the water.
One, two, three.
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I'm Rachel Carlson.