Conquer It Part 2
Read the “Other Cities, Other Approaches” section of the Newsela article ”California tries one solution to water problems – treating seawater”opens in new window. As you read, think about the claim, evidence and reasoning used in this section of the text.
Other Cities, Other Approaches
21 Some cities in California are taking an entirely different approach to the water crisis.
22 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced last month an aggressive program to expand water conservation. He also ordered the city to cut its use of imported water in half by 2024. He named almost every possible option to reach that goal, including storm-water capture, water recycling, groundwater treatment and even new storage facilities. Desalination was missing from the list.
23 “We believe in being innovative and open-minded when it comes to tackling the water crisis,” mayoral spokeswoman Marie Lloyd said. “At the same time, we do understand that desalination is quite expensive today.”
– Newselaopens in new window, December 4, 2014
