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Colorado River Crisis Hits Home | Global News
- Published
- August 30, 2026
- Duration
- 2:06
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- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
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The Colorado River, vital to 40 million people across seven states and Mexico, is on the brink—climate change and overuse have pushed it to record lows, forcing towns like Cave Creek to cut back and farmers to gamble on uncertain water supplies. Nevada’s suing the federal government to protect Las Vegas’ water future, warning of a potential 70% drop in su…
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The Colorado River, vital to 40 million people across seven states and Mexico, is on the brink—climate change and overuse have pushed it to record lows, forcing towns like Cave Creek to cut back and farmers to gamble on uncertain water supplies. Nevada’s suing the federal government to protect Las Vegas’ water future, warning of a potential 70% drop in supply. Reservoirs Lake Mead and Powell hit all-time lows, with eight others at 30-year records—even El Niño won’t fix decades of drought. Farmer
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