megadrought

Lake Powell Hits Historic Low, Raising Hydropower Concerns
A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level, raising new concerns about a power source for millions of people in the U.S. West.
By SAM METZ and FELICIA FONSECA, AP

Western Megadrought Worsens To Driest In At Least 1,200 Years
Our worst-case climate change scenario is playing out live, a new study finds.
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP