In this week's video report, a Senate hearing, Colorado River warnings, a massive Arizona fish kill, and growing drought pressures highlight a critical week for the West.
Tag: Impact of AI Data Centers on Water Resources in Southwestern US
NM lawsuits target $165B AI megaproject over water and energy
Two lawsuits challenge New Mexico’s $165B Project Jupiter, citing water, pollution, and energy-law loopholes tied to the massive AI data center.
Extreme drought expands in Arizona and New Mexico, while Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain dangerously low despite regional snowmelt.
Drought tightens its grip on the Colorado River Basin as dry conditions persist. Snowpack shortages and low reservoirs raise serious water supply concerns.
Drought worsens across the Southwest, with severe and exceptional conditions expanding in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.
Report suggests that groundwater depletion a security crisis
Groundwater, a lifeline for millions, faces a crisis from overuse and drought, according to the 2024 final report of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.