California's wildfires are worsening. Is this a result of Climate Change or forest and water mismanagement? Or a combination of both? The 2025 Southern California Wildfire claimed 29 lives, displaced over 200,000 people, and destroyed more than 18,000 homes and buildings. The main culprit: A failing water infrastructure.
While firefighters needed 12 million gallons to fight the blaze, the system could deliver only 3 million. As the fire spread, 20% of hydrants ran dry.
In Why the Hydrants Failed, Robert Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis-from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures-and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages. He also addresses the housing crisis triggered by wildfire destruction and introduces a bold solution: President Trump's proposed Freedom Cities-ten new urban hubs on federal land to support housing and economic growth.
This book delivers a clear, data-driven look at California's wildfire response failures and offers strategies for a more resilient future.
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While firefighters needed 12 million gallons to fight the blaze, the system could deliver only 3 million. As the fire spread, 20% of hydrants ran dry.
In Why the Hydrants Failed, Robert Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis-from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures-and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages. He also addresses the housing crisis triggered by wildfire destruction and introduces a bold solution: President Trump's proposed Freedom Cities-ten new urban hubs on federal land to support housing and economic growth.
This book delivers a clear, data-driven look at California's wildfire response failures and offers strategies for a more resilient future.
WHY THE HYDRANTS FAILED: AND THE FUTURE OF HOUSING IN THE WEST
California's wildfires are worsening. Is this a result of Climate Change or forest and water mismanagement? Or a combination of both? The 2025 Southern California Wildfire claimed 29 lives, displaced over 200,000 people, and destroyed more than 18,000 homes and buildings. The main culprit: A failing water infrastructure.
While firefighters needed 12 million gallons to fight the blaze, the system could deliver only 3 million. As the fire spread, 20% of hydrants ran dry.
In Why the Hydrants Failed, Robert Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis-from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures-and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages. He also addresses the housing crisis triggered by wildfire destruction and introduces a bold solution: President Trump's proposed Freedom Cities-ten new urban hubs on federal land to support housing and economic growth.
This book delivers a clear, data-driven look at California's wildfire response failures and offers strategies for a more resilient future.
While firefighters needed 12 million gallons to fight the blaze, the system could deliver only 3 million. As the fire spread, 20% of hydrants ran dry.
In Why the Hydrants Failed, Robert Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis-from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures-and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages. He also addresses the housing crisis triggered by wildfire destruction and introduces a bold solution: President Trump's proposed Freedom Cities-ten new urban hubs on federal land to support housing and economic growth.
This book delivers a clear, data-driven look at California's wildfire response failures and offers strategies for a more resilient future.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798319611932 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 06/26/2025 |
| Pages: | 184 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.39(d) |
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