GeneralBearishFortune Crypto · 21h ago7/10
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The river that supplies 40 million Americans is down to 23% — and about to make a $25 million bet on one fish
The Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million Americans, has dropped to critically low levels at 23% capacity, prompting federal authorities to consider shutting down half of Glen Canyon Dam's power generation to maintain cold water conditions necessary for the endangered humpback chub's survival. This $25 million conservation effort highlights the escalating tension between hydroelectric power production and environmental preservation in the face of severe drought.
