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California Water Shortage News delivers the latest updates on drought conditions, water supply levels, and conservation efforts across the state. Stay informed on restrictions, policy changes, and environmental impacts affecting water resources.

We cover updates from state agencies, regional water districts, and environmental experts, highlighting key developments in water management and sustainability. Our reporting tracks how shortages impact communities and industries.

Stay up to date with timely California water shortage news, including reservoir levels, conservation measures, and long-term outlooks. This section provides essential information on California’s ongoing water challenges.

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Big oil and gas companies are partly responsible for California's water woes, study finds
Aug 26, 2026 | 07:22 am
Scientists have found that climate pollution from the fossil fuel industry is significantly worsening the water crisis in California and the western United States.
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UCS: New study shows emissions from major climate polluters worsening water scarcity in California
Aug 25, 2026 | 01:55 am
A new peer-reviewed study published today in Nature’s Communications Earth and Environment journal by the (UCS) and University of California, Merced (UC Merced) quantifies how the world’s largest ...
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California's water shortages partly due to climate pollution from big oil and gas, study finds
Aug 24, 2026 | 20:00 pm
The new study is one of the first to dissect the impacts of climate change on dwindling water supplies in the West.
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US orders major Colorado River water cuts for California, Nevada and Arizona - Qazinform
Aug 23, 2026 | 00:17 am
US orders major Colorado River water cuts for California, Nevada and Arizona Qazinform
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Record-low Colorado River reservoirs force water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada
Aug 22, 2026 | 06:00 am
Federal officials have reduced Colorado River allocations for Arizona, California and Nevada as major reservoirs reach record-low levels, putting a new focus on ...
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US imposes deep Colorado River water cuts to California, Nevada and Arizona - Reuters
Aug 21, 2026 | 17:07 pm
US imposes deep Colorado River water cuts to California, Nevada and Arizona Reuters
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As Colorado River reservoirs plummet, the Trump administration orders water cuts - Los Angeles Times
Aug 21, 2026 | 14:40 pm
As Colorado River reservoirs plummet, the Trump administration orders water cuts Los Angeles Times
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Three Colorado River states must take big water cuts as biggest US reservoirs plunge to record lows - CNN
Aug 21, 2026 | 13:22 pm
Three Colorado River states must take big water cuts as biggest US reservoirs plunge to record lows CNN
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The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis - The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 | 13:14 pm
The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis The Guardian
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Three Colorado River states must take big water cuts as biggest US reservoirs plunge to record lows
Aug 21, 2026 | 06:22 am
A new, two-year plan will force deep water usage cuts in California, Nevada and Arizona. Four other states on the River are unaffected.
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California’s Drought Irreversibly Damaged Sacramento Valley Aquifers - eos.org
Aug 21, 2026 | 05:00 am
California’s Drought Irreversibly Damaged Sacramento Valley Aquifers eos.org
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The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis - WIRED
Aug 21, 2026 | 03:00 am
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis WIRED
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DAILY DIGEST, 8/18: Heat dome to build in western US, further exacerbating drought; Super El Niño is projected to douse CA. Here’s how much extra rain to expect; Ninth Circuit sides with Reclamation in fight over CVP contract conversions; Following Califor - Maven's Notebook
Aug 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 8/18: Heat dome to build in western US, further exacerbating drought; Super El Niño is projected to douse CA. Here’s how much extra rain to expect; Ninth Circuit sides with Reclamation in fight over CVP contract conversions; Following Califor Maven's Notebook
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Popular grocery staple could take hit as California faces major supply vulnerability - Fox News
Aug 18, 2026 | 00:00 am
Popular grocery staple could take hit as California faces major supply vulnerability Fox News
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Lake Mead reaches record low levels, raising concerns about California water supplies and future costs - ABC30 Fresno
Aug 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
Lake Mead reaches record low levels, raising concerns about California water supplies and future costs ABC30 Fresno
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The looming emergency that should make us build more water infrastructure - New York Post
Aug 13, 2026 | 00:00 am
The looming emergency that should make us build more water infrastructure New York Post
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Map Shows Where California Is Quickly Sinking Amid US Water Crisis - Newsweek
Aug 12, 2026 | 00:00 am
Map Shows Where California Is Quickly Sinking Amid US Water Crisis Newsweek
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Colorado River states can't agree — so California is poised for more cuts - CalMatters
Aug 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Colorado River states can't agree — so California is poised for more cuts CalMatters
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California's Drought Has Now Caused Irreversible Damage to a Crucial Aquifer - ScienceAlert
Aug 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
California's Drought Has Now Caused Irreversible Damage to a Crucial Aquifer ScienceAlert
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Sacramento Valley land sank during drought pumping, study says. Why it matters - Sacramento Bee
Aug 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Sacramento Valley land sank during drought pumping, study says. Why it matters Sacramento Bee
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Colorado River plan sets stage for future California water cuts
Jul 31, 2026 | 04:07 am
The federal government has released its long-awaited roadmap for managing the worsening Colorado River water crisis, setting the stage for potential water cuts across California, Arizona and Nevada ...
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Federal proposal would deeply cut Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada - NBC News
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Federal proposal would deeply cut Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada NBC News
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Why California shares the water risk with the rest of the lower basin - KTAR News 92.3 FM
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Why California shares the water risk with the rest of the lower basin KTAR News 92.3 FM
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Trump administration spares Southwest from harshest water cuts in new Colorado River plan - Los Angeles Times
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Trump administration spares Southwest from harshest water cuts in new Colorado River plan Los Angeles Times
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Parts of California are ‘abnormally dry.’ Which areas face drought conditions? - Sacramento Bee
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Parts of California are ‘abnormally dry.’ Which areas face drought conditions? Sacramento Bee
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California, Arizona, Nevada would face water cuts from Colorado River under federal proposal - CBS News
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Arizona, Nevada would face water cuts from Colorado River under federal proposal CBS News
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Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal for Colorado River - PBS
Jul 31, 2026 | 00:00 am
Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal for Colorado River PBS
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California drought caused ground sinking in Sacramento Valley - Missoula Current
Jul 28, 2026 | 00:00 am
California drought caused ground sinking in Sacramento Valley Missoula Current
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Large-Scale Desalination Could Help Offset Colorado River Water Shortage - National Review
Jul 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
Large-Scale Desalination Could Help Offset Colorado River Water Shortage National Review
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California dodges a bullet on Colorado River cuts - Los Angeles Times
Jul 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
California dodges a bullet on Colorado River cuts Los Angeles Times
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California drought changes the map for broccoli farmers - E&E News by POLITICO
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
California drought changes the map for broccoli farmers E&E News by POLITICO
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Commentary: Trump greenlights California's dumbest water project - Los Angeles Times
Jul 14, 2026 | 00:00 am
Commentary: Trump greenlights California's dumbest water project Los Angeles Times
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Why California's largest reservoirs may have to let water go - Newsweek
Jul 9, 2026 | 00:00 am
Why California's largest reservoirs may have to let water go Newsweek
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Urban water affordability crisis exacerbated by climate change - Nature
Jul 8, 2026 | 00:00 am
Urban water affordability crisis exacerbated by climate change Nature
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Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor
Jul 5, 2026 | 01:16 am
Summer travelers on California's Highway 101 will need to prepare ahead after water shortages led to the closure of rest areas in both directions. Drivers traveling along California's scenic Highway ...
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Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor - Fox News
Jul 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor Fox News
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DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Friant Water pushes for no-pump zone in southern Tulare County; State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown; Public opposition defeats AB 2215; Rewriting the narrative on California’s water re - Maven's Notebook
Jul 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, holiday weekend edition: Friant Water pushes for no-pump zone in southern Tulare County; State readies for next phase in Tulare County pumping crackdown; Public opposition defeats AB 2215; Rewriting the narrative on California’s water re Maven's Notebook
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East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought - Cornell Chronicle
Jun 30, 2026 | 00:00 am
East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought Cornell Chronicle
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DAILY DIGEST, 6/22: Is Lake Elsinore water district ‘a legitimate buyer’ for 2 NorCal dams?; CA’s water crisis driving higher interest in desalination; California needs water and clean power. It might have a fix for both; Colorado River system continues slide tow - Maven's Notebook
Jun 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 6/22: Is Lake Elsinore water district ‘a legitimate buyer’ for 2 NorCal dams?; CA’s water crisis driving higher interest in desalination; California needs water and clean power. It might have a fix for both; Colorado River system continues slide tow Maven's Notebook
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California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination of water collected from Pacific Ocean as a new source - ABC7 Bay Area
Jun 21, 2026 | 00:00 am
California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination of water collected from Pacific Ocean as a new source ABC7 Bay Area
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California drought risk rises as snowpack disappears - Record Searchlight
Jun 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
California drought risk rises as snowpack disappears Record Searchlight
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Arizona signs memorandum of understanding with California water agencies - 12News
Jun 14, 2026 | 00:00 am
Arizona signs memorandum of understanding with California water agencies 12News
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While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46 million to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jun 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
While Trump drags his feet, Governor Newsom delivers $46 million to help address the federally managed water crisis at the border California State Portal | CA.gov
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California is adapting to a drier climate by making conservation a way of life - Ebb and Flow - California State Water Resources Control Board (.gov)
Jun 10, 2026 | 00:00 am
California is adapting to a drier climate by making conservation a way of life - Ebb and Flow California State Water Resources Control Board (.gov)
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Advocates push for new vision to tackle water scarcity in California - prismreports.org
Jun 8, 2026 | 00:00 am
Advocates push for new vision to tackle water scarcity in California prismreports.org
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New agreement would let Arizona, Nevada use water from California desalination plant - Planetizen
Jun 5, 2026 | 00:00 am
New agreement would let Arizona, Nevada use water from California desalination plant Planetizen
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Checking in on the latest California drought monitor report - NBC Bay Area
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Checking in on the latest California drought monitor report NBC Bay Area
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Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California - Nevada Current
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California Nevada Current
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Contributor: Recent assessment of California's water misallocation is the first step toward justice - Los Angeles Times
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
Contributor: Recent assessment of California's water misallocation is the first step toward justice Los Angeles Times
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Facing a Western water crisis, Trump turns to Democrats’ climate law - Politico
Jun 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
Facing a Western water crisis, Trump turns to Democrats’ climate law Politico
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Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say - Los Angeles Times
May 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say Los Angeles Times
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'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis - KBAK
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis KBAK
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'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis - kmph.com
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
'We’re not in a drought': Bianco blames state for California water crisis kmph.com
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DAILY DIGEST, 5/19: Could groundwater banks help solve CA’s water crisis?; Advocates demand restored funding for clean water; What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one; EPA to roll back PFAS limits for drinking water; and more ... - Maven's Notebook
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 5/19: Could groundwater banks help solve CA’s water crisis?; Advocates demand restored funding for clean water; What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one; EPA to roll back PFAS limits for drinking water; and more ... Maven's Notebook
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Opinion | California’s best chance for enough water in the future is to bolster local supplies today - CalMatters
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | California’s best chance for enough water in the future is to bolster local supplies today CalMatters
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Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much. - CalMatters
May 16, 2026 | 00:00 am
Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much. CalMatters
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US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada - The Guardian
May 15, 2026 | 00:00 am
US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada The Guardian
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DAILY DIGEST, 5/11: Lasers in the sky: Hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in the West; As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages; The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous; This su - Maven's Notebook
May 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
DAILY DIGEST, 5/11: Lasers in the sky: Hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in the West; As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages; The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous; This su Maven's Notebook
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California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River - The Nevada Independent
May 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River The Nevada Independent
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California water crisis forces record farm acreage fallowing - Organic Produce Network
May 11, 2026 | 00:00 am
California water crisis forces record farm acreage fallowing Organic Produce Network
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Arizona, California and Nevada reached a new Colorado River deal. What comes next? - On the Water Front - Environmental Defense Fund
May 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Arizona, California and Nevada reached a new Colorado River deal. What comes next? - On the Water Front Environmental Defense Fund
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Newsom touts California water progress as Delta tunnel fight continues - CBS News
May 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
Newsom touts California water progress as Delta tunnel fight continues CBS News
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California is more prepared for our water future than ever before - California State Portal | CA.gov
May 7, 2026 | 00:00 am
California is more prepared for our water future than ever before California State Portal | CA.gov
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California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River - The Guardian
May 4, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River The Guardian
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California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River - Los Angeles Times
May 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River Los Angeles Times
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New Colorado River plan calls for California water cuts, conservation - The Desert Sun
May 2, 2026 | 00:00 am
New Colorado River plan calls for California water cuts, conservation The Desert Sun
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California’s water crisis could turn farmland into massive solar field - USA Today
Apr 27, 2026 | 00:00 am
California’s water crisis could turn farmland into massive solar field USA Today
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The drought is over, but will state policies reflect the new reality? - Orange County Register
Apr 25, 2026 | 00:00 am
The drought is over, but will state policies reflect the new reality? Orange County Register
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Despite heavy Bay Area rains, drought just crept back into California - SFGATE
Apr 23, 2026 | 00:00 am
Despite heavy Bay Area rains, drought just crept back into California SFGATE
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Facing Water Crisis, California Farmers Turn to Massive Solar Project - Governing
Apr 22, 2026 | 00:00 am
Facing Water Crisis, California Farmers Turn to Massive Solar Project Governing
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California Water Crisis: Why Wet Years Don't Mean Water Security - thebusinessjournal.com
Apr 20, 2026 | 00:00 am
California Water Crisis: Why Wet Years Don't Mean Water Security thebusinessjournal.com
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Northern California Could Slide Back Into Drought by Summer, Forecasters Warn - Sonoma Valley Sun
Apr 17, 2026 | 00:00 am
Northern California Could Slide Back Into Drought by Summer, Forecasters Warn Sonoma Valley Sun
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Opinion | Water, Water Everywhere—Except in California’s Reservoirs - WSJ
Apr 17, 2026 | 00:00 am
Opinion | Water, Water Everywhere—Except in California’s Reservoirs WSJ
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How bad are California drought conditions after storms? See lake, snow levels - Sacramento Bee
Apr 16, 2026 | 00:00 am
How bad are California drought conditions after storms? See lake, snow levels Sacramento Bee
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As Shrinking Colorado River Imperils California Agriculture, Data Centers Seek More Water - Capital & Main
Apr 8, 2026 | 00:00 am
As Shrinking Colorado River Imperils California Agriculture, Data Centers Seek More Water Capital & Main
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