Peter H. Gleick

Peter H. Gleick is an internationally recognized expert on water and conflict and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. He’s also the author of the book, The Three Ages of Water (PublicAffairs 2023).

Recent Articles

I’m a Climate Scientist. I Refuse to Give Up Hope

We can solve the climate challenge. But I also have to acknowledge my growing worry that I’m wrong, and the remaining steep obstacles ahead.

By Peter H. Gleick

A New Age of Water is Dawning

To save the planet and ourselves, we need a new relationship with water

By Peter H. Gleick

It's Vital to Protect Water Infrastructure During War

The destruction of Ukraine's Nova Kakhovka dam highlights the threat that war always poses to water.

By Peter H. Gleick

How to Save the Colorado River and the West

The seven states that rely on the Colorado River for water are nearing a climate change crisis, and the old management plan won't save them.

By Michael Cohen and Peter H. Gleick

No COVID-19 Models Are Perfect, But Some Are Useful

The global coronavirus pandemic has brought renewed interest and focus on scientific models as we try to get a handle on what the future will bring, how many people will fall sick and die, what...

By Peter H. Gleick

When It Comes to Climate-Change Adaptation, As Goes California, So Goes…the World

It’s almost biblical: Apocalyptic images of fires sweeping through communities. The worst droughts in recorded history, followed by floods overwhelming dams and levees. Homeless encampments. Power outages for millions of people.Is this the “end of...

By Peter H. Gleick
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