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Story summary
- The Rio Grande faces a severe water crisis due to drought and overuse, threatening 15 million people in the United States and Mexico.
- A World Wildlife Fund (WWF) study with universities finds 52% of basin water use unsustainable.
- Agriculture accounts for 87% of basin water use.
- From 2000 to 2019, Colorado lost 18% of its basin farmland.
- Researchers urge immediate action, including restoring river habitats and improving water-sharing agreements.
