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• Are water wars in our future?
  Concerns about the global supply of fresh water are growing, leading some to warn of future conflicts over access to water. Already, some Canadians are concerned about their country exporting water to the United States.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Peter Gleick: Pesident and co-founder of the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security.
  Maude Barlow: Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and co-author of "Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop Corporate Theft of the World's Water."
  More from MPR
  Low water levels a growing concern (07/09/2007)
  Lake Superior's low levels cause problems for shippers (04/27/2007)
  Low water levels could make for fishing opener surprises (05/11/2007)
  Low water levels causing problems for boaters and wildlife (09/12/2006)
  Low levels in Minnesota rivers affecting water quality (07/17/2006)
  Resources
  About Peter Gleick
  About Maude Barlow
  Newsweek: "Wars for Water?"
• What did you read this summer?
  As summer ends, many teenagers are furiously trying to finish assigned summer reading. But some are just as likely to be reading Harry Potter as "The Scarlet Letter." Midmorning looks at the changing nature of the high school summer reading list.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Kathleen Hanley: Chair of the English department at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield.
  Kylene Beers: Vice president of the National Council of Teachers of English, and the author of "When Kids Can't Read: What Teachers Can Do."
  Peder Zane: Editor of "The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books" and the ideas columnist for the Raleigh News & Observer.
  Resources
  Christian Science Monitor: "High school reading lists get a modern makeover"
  About Kylene Beers
  American Library Association: Teen Reading

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