Cenk Uygur
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WTF Are Shade Balls?
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August 15, 2015
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5:37Now PlayingThe LA reservoir will use many reflective balls to deal with the drought situation. 96 million black balls will float on top of the water and will help keep the water from contamination and slow evaporation. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian (The Point), Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?), Rob Huebel hosts of The Young Turks discuss.
What do you think of the shade balls? Will this help the relieve the drought or is it just a bandaid on a larger problem? Let us know in the comments below.
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"Reports of mysterious "shade balls" in Los Angeles reservoirs have been bobbing to the surface.
But the black plastic spheres are there for a reason. Partially filled with water, they are now floating in Los Angeles reservoirs by the millions as part of a $34 million project to protect the region's water supply from contaminants and evaporation.
The plan is expected to save the city $250 million, compared with other available plans, according to a press release."
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