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Lake Mead at Crisis Point | Spokane News
Lake Mead has hit an all-time low, plunging to 1,045 feet — the lowest since the 1930s — threatening water and power for 40 million people. Climate change is accelerating drought, shrinking snowpack in the Rockies and starving the Colorado River, which feeds seven states, tribes, and Mexico. As water recedes, sunken boats and human remains are surfacing, and experts warn of a “dead pool” that could shut down vital hydroelectric power. Federal authorities are forcing steep cuts in Arizona, California, and Nevada, while Las Vegas leads with aggressive conservation — removing grass, upgrading…
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