Stymie a river: the American West dries up
The Intelligence from The Economist
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For the first time ever, america's federal government formally declared a water shortage in the colorado river. The regent's farmers will now face drastic cuts. For more than 20 years, one long drought has relentlessly dried out the region. John ensminger, the boss of southern nevada's water authority, says these conditions are here to stay.
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