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It is 1964 and Bill is rich with his cotton farm he uses to make money by irrigating the water going to the Aral Sea.
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| Hmm...How should I make more money? Should I plant more cotton? Or... | |
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| This kid! All he ever thinks about is money! I won't be surprised if the lake dries up soon. | |
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The lake has started to shrink because of the dam and the amount of water people use to farm their crops. The climate has also gotten more desert-like.
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| Dear Bill, Life is quite hard as a fisherman right now. There's not enough water to make a living because there is not a lot of water refilling the lake. I hope you're better off. Love, Sam. | |
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| Dear Bill, Life is quite hard as a chicken right now. There aren't enough cells in your brain to let you understand me because your brain is too small. It's shrinking! Love, Chicken. | |
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The Aral Sea has shrunken and animals, people, and plants have withered and left. The loss of the sea has resulted in a dried up wasteland with contaminated water and dying people.
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| Why...? Why is there not enough water to sustain my crops? Why are people dying right after they drink the water and go through a sandstorm? | |
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| Well, I'm outta here! I'll send you a postcard from the kitchen! And remember to read a book! | |
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