The federal government is trying to save the water supply for 40 million Americans. It has released three possible plans to protect the Colorado River Basin, which is facing record low levels from overuse and rising temperatures. The final decision won’t be made until summer, but there is a straightforward solution that could solve the problem right now. Brad Hicks explains why it’s not being done.
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