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Explainer: What is an atmospheric river and how does it affect drought in California?
Atmospheric rivers play a major role in how the West Coast gets its water. In the midst of California’s drought, they matter even more. Here’s what to know.
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Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits
Some California entrepreneurs and farmers are betting agave could be a promising crop for weathering drought.
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Arizona, California and Nevada Offer Water Usage Cuts
Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years.
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Human Remains Found in Drought-Stricken Lake Mead ID'd as Man Who Disappeared in 1998
Human remains found at diminished Lake Mead in Nevada have been identified as those of 52-year-old Claude Russell Pensinger, of Las Vegas, who disappeared in 1998, Clark County said in a statement Wednesday.
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Historic Snowmelt Season on the Horizon
California snowfall is having a dramatic effect on the drought, but spring and summer runoff is causing concern. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on April 11, 2023.
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California Could Face Huge Water Cuts
Los Angeles and California in general could be receiving major water cuts due to the dwindling amount of water available in the Colorado River. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on April 11, 2023.