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Lake Powell's Drought Threatens Power for 40 Million

7/18/2025

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Lake Powell's water levels are projected to plummet, threatening hydropower generation by December 2026, as relentless drought and soaring temperatures take their toll. With the Colorado River Basin serving 40 million people, urgent negotiations among seven states are underway to tackle the pressing challenges of dwindling water supplies and their ecological consequences.

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Story summary

Lake Powell's water levels are projected to plummet, threatening hydropower generation by December 2026, as relentless drought and soaring temperatures take their toll. With the Colorado River Basin serving 40 million people, urgent negotiations among seven states are underway to tackle the pressing challenges of dwindling water supplies and their ecological consequences.