Troubled waters: As climate change and usage threaten water in the West, Supreme Court’s decision in upcoming case will carry weight
Can Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado agree to a new apportionment of the Rio Grande’s waters without the U.S. government’s approval? The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear a case next week that may affect access to water for millions of Americans — and set a precedent that could impact millions more, as increased usage and climate change further strain supply of the precious resource. … If [the court sides with the states], the government might be understood to have less weight to throw around in other negotiations, such as the one that is also happening about the Colorado River.
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