colorado river
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Las Vegas Authorities Want to Know How Much Water a Company Uses Before Letting It Move In
If a business wants to move or expand to Las Vegas, it’s going to have to shell out information on its proposed water usage. Greater Las Vegas officials want to help the regional economy grow, but they also want to protect water sources in the region. This includes a tool that outlines the water companies…
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California’s Drought Is So Bad, It’s Going to Slash Hydropower
California’s ongoing megadrought — which has already led to water restrictions — is also going to start affecting the state’s ability to generate hydropower. This could raise energy costs for residents and increase emissions, CNN reports.
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More Human Bones Emerge From Lake Mead as Drought Continues
The ongoing drought in the U.S. West is turning Nevada’s Lake Mead into something out of a true crime series.
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The Country’s Most Endangered River Is Hitting New Lows
Taking the unflattering title of America’s Most Endangered River 2022 is the once-mighty Colorado, according to a conservation group that issues a yearly assessment of riparian health across the country.