Colorado River's Worst Water Year Ever Puts 40 Million People at Risk -- New Report Says There's a Path Forward

Colorado River Basin has its worst water year on record, putting 16 million jobs and about $1.4 trillion in annual GDP at risk. The water shortage also threatens Hoover Dam’s power generation, raising concerns for energy supply and related economic activity. The article presents updated hydrology data and expert-backed approaches, but the near-term macro and power implications read as a significant negative shock.

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Colorado River Basin has its worst water year on record, putting 16 million jobs and about $1.4 trillion in annual GDP at risk. The water shortage also threatens Hoover Dam’s power generation, raising concerns for energy supply and related economic activity. The article presents updated hydrology data and expert-backed approaches, but the near-term macro and power implications read as a significant negative shock.