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California’s Drought Is So Bad, It’s Going to Slash Hydropower
California’s ongoing megadrought — which has already led to water restrictions — is also going to start affecting the state’s ability to generate hydropower. This could raise energy costs for residents and increase emissions, CNN reports.
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7 Shocking Satellite Images Reveal the U.S. West’s Megadrought
The megadrought hitting the western United States has yielded no shortage of horror stories to start the dry season. Record heat last week has seared in drought, turning the region from an already well-done steak into a charred crisp. Almond growers are ripping up orchards, and 17 million endangered salmon are being shipped to the…