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The Future of Water

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Is Your Burger Depleting a River?

For years, the Western United States has experienced increasing drought. A new paper by Darden economist Peter Debaere reveals the culprit: beef production. Long-term water security and ecosystem health will depend on change.

Washington DC Gives Water a Makeover

The Challenge of Raising Water Productivity

The Challenge of Raising Water Productivity

The world faces significant water challenges. There is a finite volume of fresh water that is accessible for human use, and we live in a world that has been steadily growing.

The Economics of Water: A Global Perspective

The Economics of Water: A Global Perspective

The scarcity of fresh water will be a major challenge to the 21st century, says Peter Debaere, associate professor of business administration at the Darden School of Business.

C-Suite Insights With Scott Beardsley: Nestlé Chair Peter Brabeck

C-Suite Insights With Scott Beardsley: Nestlé Chair Peter Brabeck

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews Peter Brabeck, chair of Nestlé.