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“It's really just the memory of a river. All Southern California waterways have become like phantom limbs. We might feel that they're still there, but it's just an illusion cast in cement.”

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Book:Dry
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Dry

This book delves into the consequences of prolonged drought on various aspects of life, including social dynamics, environmental concerns, and individual struggles. more

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Jarrod Shusterman

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