New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels.
Tag: Global Warming
A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low
The federal government has told states to agree on urgent water cuts to ensure dams can keep generating power. Researchers say reductions once considered “unthinkable” may be necessary in the long term.
Monarch Butterflies Are Placed on IUCN Red List
Researchers cited climate change and habitat loss. But they also said the public can help give the insects a boost.
As Temperatures Rise, ‘This Is a Preview.’ Will the Warning Be Heard?
Record heat and rampant fires are raising grim questions about the world’s ability to withstand a new era of climate change.
London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World
As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.
Can Fashion Influencers Persuade Us to Consume Less? A Times Virtual Event
Join Vanessa Friedman on July 28 as she explores how popular culture and the influencer economy might shift the industry toward responsible fashion.
Western Europe, a Climate Leader, Still Suffers From Global Warming
Yet it’s suffering badly from warming.
Heat Wave Complicates Global Energy Crisis and Climate Fight
First, Russia upended the world energy market, then searing temperatures drove up demand for energy, forcing some of the world’s largest economies to scramble to secure power for their citizens.
Europe’s Heat Wave Breaks UK Temperature Records and Drives Wildfires
Europe is ill prepared for extreme heat fed by global warming. For the first time on record, parts of Britain hit 40 degrees Celsius — 104 Fahrenheit — as did Paris for only the third time.
What’s Behind Europe’s Heat Waves?
This year’s scorching weather is in keeping with a trend. Scientists say a number of factors, including changes in the jet stream, are in play.