Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
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Groundwater loss now surpasses glacial melt in driving sea level rise, according to a 2025 ASU study tracking over 20 years of global satellite data.
Global soil moisture has plunged since 2000, signaling a lasting shift in Earth’s water cycle backed by sea level rise and polar motion data.
New study: Maps of western water supply overestimate reality
Western water maps may overestimate available supply. A new study links water rights to land, revealing a larger claimed share than previously thought.
Warming winters threaten snow, water supplies, and ecosystems, impacting the Colorado River Basin and winter economies.
2024 climate report warns of record temperatures, rising disasters, and urges immediate global action to reduce emissions and prevent further damage.