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7 States, 1 River and an Agonizing Choice

The Daily

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Confronting the Colorado River Crisis

This chapter addresses the severe water scarcity facing the Colorado River system, particularly the threat of 'Deadpool' that endangers key reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell. It explores the urgent need for water usage reductions among downstream states and the implications of historical agreements that no longer align with current environmental challenges.

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