The Thirsty Heart of Brandenburg: A Story of Excess and Exclusion Brandenburg, a state in northeastern Germany, is renowned for its lush landscapes and pristine environment.
However, beneath the surface lies a complex issue: water management gone awry, pitting industrial interests against local residents.
At the epicenter of this conflict is Baruth, a small town about 60 kilometers south of Berlin that has been home to mineral water bottling since the 1990s.