NYTIMES (Scott Dance) - U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada
Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Why drought at the Panama Canal matters for your wallet
El Niño is raising the cost of shipping. CNN's Senior News Desk Reporter Hira Humayun explains how this will affect American consumers. #PanamaCanal
WASHINGTONPOST (Annie Gowen) - Government will cut water to Ariz., Calif., Nevada as Colorado River runs low
The states must curb their use of water from the river starting in 2027.
AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Lake Mead hits historic low as Hoover Dam turbines near shutdown threshold
Lake Mead has dropped to its lowest water level ever recorded, leaving Hoover Dam just five feet from forced turbine shutdowns and threatening water and power for tens of millions across the Southwest. The largest reservoir in the United States now sits at just under 1,040 feet above sea level, down from the 1,220-foot mark […] The post Lake Mead hits historic low as Hoover Dam turbines near shutdown threshold appeared first on American Almanac .
Lake Mead has dropped to its lowest water level ever recorded, leaving Hoover Dam just five feet from forced turbine shutdowns and threatening water and power for tens of millions across the Southwest. The largest reservoir in the United States now sits at just under 1,040 feet above sea level, down from the 1,220-foot mark considered full capacity. That puts Lake Mead at less than 27 percent of its operating capacity, a number that should alarm every household from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has warned that both Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam, roughly 300 miles apart on the Colorado River, are now feet away from the point where hydroelectric turbines would have to go dark. At Hoover Dam, the older turbines…Open
DAILYCALLER (Paris Apodaca) - It’s Not Just Data Centers: Privately Owned Water Utilities In Deep Blue State Are Soaking Consumers
‘ripple effects for ratepayers’
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Drought crisis in Western US notches grim milestone
The second-largest reservoir in the country is at a record low, threatening water and power supply for millions and marring an iconic landmark of the American West.
NYTIMES (Scott Dance and Mira Rojanasakul) - Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues
Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven states that rely on the Colorado River.
HUFFPOST - Lake Powell Hits Record Low, Threatening Key Water And Electricity Supply For Millions
The alarming milestone at Lake Powell comes about a week after the river’s other major reservoir, Lake Mead, also hit a historic low.
The alarming milestone at Lake Powell comes about a week after the river’s other major reservoir, Lake Mead, also hit a historic low.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - California 'has failed its people' with desalination efforts: Rep. Hageman
Rep Harriet Hageman joins "Katie Pavlich Tonight" to discuss her belief that California is refusing to expand its desalination efforts. "Katie Pavlich Tonight" offers a conservative take on the day’s events while welcoming all viewpoints. The goal: cutting through left-right bias in pursuit of plain facts and honest analysis.
NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - UK Faces Record-Breaking Summer Heat as Drought Deepens, Reservoirs Fall and 38°C Temperatures Return
Published August 12, 2026 LONDON, United Kingdom — Britain is experiencing an exceptionally hot and dry summer, with large areas of England now officially classified as being in drought and another period of high temperatures [...]