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Megadrought Threatening Millions of Americans With Loss of Water and Power

August 31, 2022
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The Colorado River Basin meanders through seven U.S. states and supplies water to Lake Powell in the Upper Basin and Lake Mead in the Lower Basin. In turn, these reservoirs deliver water and power to millions of Americans. They’re also going dry. Indeed, on Aug. 16, 2021, the Bureau of Reclamation issued the first Level…

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Persistent Drought and Above-Average Temperatures Expected in United States: NOAA

March 21, 2022
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For the second year in a row, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting “prolonged, persistent drought” in the western United States as part of its Spring Outlook for the country. Precipitation is “most likely” to remain below-average in the west, according to a NOAA news release published on March 17….

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Southwest United States Suffering From Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

February 18, 2022
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A megadrought that’s been scorching southwestern United States for the past two decades is now noted to be the worst in around 1,200 years, based on new research that analyzed tree ring patterns. Megadroughts refer to severely arid conditions that last for a couple of decades. An initial study showed that the moisture deficit seen…

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US Southwest Suffering From Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

February 18, 2022
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A megadrought that’s been scorching southwestern United States for the past two decades is now noted to be the worst in around 1,200 years, based on new research that analyzed tree ring patterns. Megadroughts refer to severely arid conditions that last for a couple of decades. An initial study showed that the moisture deficit seen…

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