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Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis—from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures—and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages.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Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis—from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures—and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages.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Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis—from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures—and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages.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
| BN ID: | 2940184378565 |
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| Publisher: | ROBERT W. SIMPSON |
| Publication date: | 06/26/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 10 MB |
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