Published 2 years ago

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

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Seven states that depend on the river have allowed more water to be taken from it than nature can replenish. Despite widespread recognition of the crisis, the states missed a deadline this week to propose major cuts. The government failed to force harsh decisions and stopped short of imposing the cuts.

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Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hydroelectric turbines may stop turning .

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

Hydroelectric turbines may stop turning. Las Vegas and Phoenix may be forced to restrict water usage or growth. Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust.

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

By SAM METZ and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated PressSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hydroelectric turbines may stop turning. Las Vegas and Phoenix may be forced to restrict water usage or growth. Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust.Those are a few of the dire consequences that could result if states, cities and farms across the American West cannot agree on how to cut the amount of water they draw from…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River - Local News 8

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hydroelectric turbines may stop turning. Las Vegas and Phoenix may be forced to restrict water usage or growth. Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust. Those are a few of the dire consequences that could result if states, cities and farms […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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