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Jared Huffman: the Colorado River, which serves 40 million people and fuels $1.4 trillion in economic activity every single year, is…

On the recordOctober 14, 2021
the Colorado River, which serves 40 million people and fuels $1.4 trillion in economic activity every single year, is currently experiencing a 21-year drought that is greatly exacerbated by climate change.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman highlights the impact of the drought on the Colorado River and its economic significance.

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