Colorado River 26-Year Decline Strains Supply as Data Centers Add Demand

The Colorado River's water level has declined for 26 consecutive years, threatening water supply for millions and agriculture in the western US. New demand from data centers compounds existing stress, raising questions about allocation and sustainability. The documentary investigation highlights a structural imbalance between shrinking supply and growing demand, with no immediate policy resolution.

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