The Colorado River, crucial for 40 million people and $1.4 trillion in economic activity across seven U.S. states and Mexico, faces severe water shortages due to climate change and a legal framework that promises more water than available. Negotiations between Upper and Lower Basin states over new rules for water distribution during dry years have stalled, leading to potential federal intervention which could trigger litigation and significant economic impacts, especially in Arizona.
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