Climate Change is Drying Up the Colorado River, Putting Millions at Risk of ‘Severe Water Shortages’ – CNN
Article Synopsis – The Colorado River, “which provides water to more than 40 million people in 7 states, has seen its flow dwindle by 20% due to climate change”. The river also provides water for farms across the U.S. and Mexico that “feed millions around the world”. If emissions continue unabated, “the river’s discharge could shrink by between 19% and 31% by the middle of this century”. To read the actual article click here.