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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.
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One hundred elephants die after watering holes dry up
Elephants have been dying in a reoccurring trend due to a lack of seasonal rainfall. In 2019, around 200 elephants died.
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US Southwest has seen precipitation levels falling since the 80s—Here's why
Smoke, steam, and particulate pollution produced by industry have been influencing Pacific sea temperatures and so reducing rainfall.
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Lake Mead water levels hit a rare milestone
The water levels surpassed an unexpected mark last Saturday.
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Drought unfolding as "unprecedented" planetary-scale emergency
Drought is claiming more lives than ever before, as well as causing more economic loss and seriously affecting some areas of society, a report states.
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Two billion people are prepared to lose their homes
A study revealed that 38 percent of people believe they will lose their homes from impacts associated with the changing climate.
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Lake Mead may reach record lowest levels in 2025, scientists warn
The latest projections from the Bureau of Reclamation estimate that Lake Mead could reach water levels as low as 1040.77 feet in 2025.
Scientists warn that increasing wildfires risk wood and paper shortage
Between 2001 to 2021, wildfires destroyed timber supplies equivalent to the size of Britain, new research has found.
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Can "extreme" 800-mile ocean pump save the Great Salt Lake?
Scientists found multiple challenges with the idea, although extreme measures are now being considered to save the declining lake.
Matts Creek wildfire map: Update shows Virginia blaze spreading
The fire grew from 15 to 2,750 acres in just a few days.
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How exactly El Niño will help drought-stricken states
A huge rearrangement of ocean heat during El Niño will alter atmospheric wind patterns, meaning drier regions tend will receive more rainfall.
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Before and after satellite images show Lake Powell water levels rise
Lake Powell's water levels are higher than they were this time last year, thanks to the huge snowmelt from the winter snowstorms across the southwest.
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Incredible photos show lost town submerged by Lake—'There were cemeteries'
Local historian Katherine Loflin told Newsweek that buildings and pottery have also been found at Jordan Lake.
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Hidden underwater town revealed after lake water levels drop
Jordan Lake fell over four feet over the summer, revealing a town that's been submerged since the 1960s.
Incredible photos of a pond turned bright pink are a warning
"Standing in front of the pink water made me feel like I was on a different planet," an artist in Hawaii told Newsweek.
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Photo shows rain completely skip Florida to soak surrounding areas
The image had social media users questioning why Florida remained dry despite it being an El Niño pattern.
Smoke from underground wildfire engulfs highway
The thick smoke completely eliminated visibility on Interstate 10 in Louisiana and caused several crashes on Tuesday morning.
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Time-lapse video shows atmospheric river pummel California
The incoming storm is expected to hit only days after a deluge dumped several inches of rain on the northwestern area of the state.
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California hit with third storm in one week: "Impressive" downpour
The storms have stretched from Washington state to Northern California.
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Timelapse video shows drastic change in California's drought over 3 years
The video shows California's battle with drought since early 2020.
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How a lake suddenly appeared in Death Valley
Lakes are now disappearing, but their formation in the valley remains "rare and amazing" in the driest place in North America.
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Map shows dramatic change in Texas drought after rainstorm
More than two months' worth of rain fell in some of the state's driest areas.
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How snowfall will change Lake Mead's water levels
El Niño often leads to drier conditions in the north and wetter conditions in the south, meaning Lake Mead could benefit.
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Two rainstorms reverse years-long drought at Texas lake
Some parts of Texas received 20 inches of rain.
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Chart shows Lake Travis' dramatic change in water levels after sudden flood
The lake in Texas is still 30 feet below 2021 levels and 8 feet below 2022 levels, but have risen after a heavy rainstorm.
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Texas river flood after massive water level increase overnight
The river leapt by 10 feet overnight and is at risk of flooding.
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School running out of water forced to cut classes
A four-day school week is only one of the efforts the district has made to preserve water amid a long-lasting drought.
Students forced to pee outside as schools run out of water
Montgomery County in Kansas is battling drought and desperately needs rain.
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Before-and-after photos show lake disappear
Severe drought has been gripping the Amazon for several months.
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Lake Mead's first water level forecast this year brings better news
Projections estimate that by next October the reservoir will be 2.57 feet higher than predicted last month.