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fromFortune
1 week ago

'It's so dystopian. It's sad': The Rio Grande River is so dry that Texas, Colorado and New Mexico are squabbling over groundwater

New Mexico, Texas and Colorado proposed settlements to limit groundwater pumping and secure Rio Grande deliveries, potentially avoiding billion-dollar liability for water shortfalls.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Texas is in an extreme drought-and oil companies are using billions of gallons of water

Extreme drought conditions have exacerbated the struggle over water resources in Texas, with agriculture and urban centers competing against the oil and gas industry for dwindling water supplies.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Texas farmers struggle as Mexico and U.S. wrestle with water from the Rio Grande treaty

Water from Mexico's Rio Conchos is vital for farming in Texas, but challenges threaten water agreements.
Regional droughts and aging infrastructure hinder water deliveries from Mexico.
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