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The Colorado River water crisis is getting much worse
FromPOLITICO Energy
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10 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Seven Western states are facing a massive water and power crisis as soon
as next year as water levels are plummet at Lake Powell, one of two main
reservoirs on the Colorado River, due to drought and overuse. POLITICO’s
Annie Snider breaks down the urgency of the crisis and what states and
the federal government are doing to combat it.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
as next year as water levels are plummet at Lake Powell, one of two main
reservoirs on the Colorado River, due to drought and overuse. POLITICO’s
Annie Snider breaks down the urgency of the crisis and what states and
the federal government are doing to combat it.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Released:
Aug 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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