WATER WARS HAVE BEGUN: The Colorado River Crisis Is Exploding
WATER WARS HAVE BEGUN: The Colorado River Crisis Is Exploding
The American West is facing a crisis that could reshape life for millions.
The Colorado River supplies water to nearly 40 million people across the Southwest, but record drought, shrinking snowpack, rising temperatures, and increasing demand have pushed the river to a breaking point. California, Nevada, and Colorado all need the water. None want to give up their share. And now negotiations are collapsing.
Could the next battle over the Colorado River be fought in court? As Lake Mead and Lake Powell continue to face pressure, states…
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