Q&A: Colorado river basin under increasing strain; will cutting back on water use be enough to help?

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Apr 10, 2026, 9:40 am257 ptsTop
As drought conditions intensify across the American West and the impact of climate change accelerates, cities such as Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas may face a sobering reality. While it certainly helps, water conservation may no longer be enough.

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