Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate.
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Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned
Newly discovered damage to part of the dam holding back America’s second-largest reservoir has people who rely on the Colorado River worried about their ability to get the water they need.
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The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here’s why
More than half of the Colorado River’s water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.