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How the weather is causing beef prices to go up
A drought that has led to a decrease in the supply of cattle may lead to a jump in beef prices, experts say.
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California's reservoirs compared after winter storm suddenly changes levels
Two recent winter storms improved nearly all of the state's major reservoirs.
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Chart shows how California reservoirs changed after atmospheric river
Torrential rain caused catastrophic flooding, but it also improved water levels at several California lakes.
NASA map shows how atmospheric river's intense rainfall drenched LA
Los Angeles saw nearly half a year's worth of rainfall over just two days this week, leading to flash floods and mudslides.
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Before-and-after photos show lake disappearing amid "record lows"
Significant water level changes have occurred during the 37 years between the two photos.
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How Lake Mead water levels will change after atmospheric river
The storm could bring up to an additional inch of rain to the Las Vegas area.
California reservoir "spectacular" release of billions of gallons of water
Water levels have risen significantly at the reservoir since the beginning of January.
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How atmospheric river will boost California's snowpack
California's snowpack is at only 58 percent of the average, while this time last year it was at 214 percent.
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California's largest reservoir sees water levels jump ahead of major storm
Lake Shasta has added 10 percent to its capacity in the last two weeks—and more rain is on the way.
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Environmental scientist says Lake Mead "on the mend"
Lake Mead's water levels have continued to steadily rise over January due to conservation efforts, but it remains to be seen how it fares throughout the year.
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How Lake Mead water levels could change after "widespread" rain
A moisture-laden storm will bring 5 inches of rain to California before it moves further inland.
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California's largest reservoir nears 7-year milestone as water levels rise
Since January 19, water levels have risen by 12 feet at Lake Shasta after a bout of atmospheric rivers brought a deluge of rain.
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"Little chance" Lake Mead will refill
Lake Mead's water levels have risen slightly following some heavy rainfall, but will this make a difference in the long run?
Chart shows huge change in California reservoirs as atmospheric rivers hit
Water levels at Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville rocketed up by 10 feet in a week's time.
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Western US seeing extreme weather "unprecedented" in 500 years
Researchers say the past 20 years in the Western U.S. have been the hottest in over five centuries.
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How Lake Travis water levels will change after 'unusual' Texas downpours
Rain totals were already three times the monthly average in some areas of the Lone Star State.
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California's largest reservoir sees water levels continue to swell
A deluge of rainfall in the western U.S. has seen Shasta Lake rise by nearly 10 feet in the last week alone.
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How California reservoir water levels changed after atmospheric rivers
Up to 8.5 inches of rain fell in one Northern California county, with more rain on the way.
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Plan to save Great Salt Lake as water levels drop slammed as "inadequate"
Falling Great Salt Lake water levels have been a concern since hitting a record low in November 2022.
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Lake Mead set for big drop in water levels in 2024
New projections say that by the end of December 2024, the reservoir could be not much higher than the lowest level it ever recorded.
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Lake Mead water levels change at rate not seen in years
A graph shows there's good news for the reservoir located in Nevada and Arizona.
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Crop yields at risk in Kansas, Nebraska and Texas, scientists warn
As drought worsens because of climate change, the groundwater supply could be in real trouble.
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How the "snow drought" will impact California reservoirs
Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is 38 percent of normal levels or below.
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How Lake Powell water levels changed in a year
Lake Powell water levels saw a sharp increase this year, due to a record amount of snowpack in the Colorado Rockies.
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Chart shows how California reservoir changed after winter storms
Lake Shasta has been declining since it reached a high point in May.
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Could Lake Mead end up drying out like the ill-fated Aral Sea?
The Aral Sea, which used to be the fourth-largest lake in the world, has slowly shrunk to a mere fraction of its size due to poor water management.
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How Lake Mead Water Levels Changed in a Year
Throughout 2023 Lake Mead's water levels have replenished—but experts warn we are not out of the woods yet.
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Scientists collect elusive aardvarks' poop to reveal climate change effect
The direr the landscape, the more isolated aardvarks are becoming, scientists discovered.
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Lake Mead water levels get great news
The lake could rise an additional 10 feet given recent water conservation deals.
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Colorado River crisis fueled by ignored 1916 study, says hydrologist
One expert believes the Colorado River Commission made a dire mistake when divvying up the water.