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Tropical Storm Rachel Fails to Boost Lake Mead Water Levels
Tropical Storm Rachel's rain caused flash floods but barely raised Lake Mead's water level amid a severe drought.
Newsweek · 1m
Lake Powell Drains to Record Low
Satellite images reveal Lake Powell’s water level dropped to a record low in 9 years.
Newsweek · 1m
Last Grand Canyon flood victim found after three weeks
Timothy Allen Smith's remains were discovered near Crystal Rapids, ending the search for the third hiker killed in late August flooding.
CBS News · 1m
El Niño Monsoons Won't Cure Lake Mead Drought
Monsoon rains offer short-term relief but not long-term fix for Colorado River drought crisis
Newsweek · 1m
Amazon's water problem is bigger than it admits
The tech giant pledges $20 million to save the Colorado River, but refuses to disclose its true water footprint.
The Verge · 2m · 5 views
Lake Powell hits record low as emergency water releases continue
The Upper Colorado River Basin is draining its reserves to keep the nation's second-largest reservoir from collapsing.
Newsweek · 1m
The hidden cost of retiring to Las Vegas
Nevada's tax break looks great until a health crisis forces you to sell in a volatile market and move to a state that taxes your retirement income.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m