nytimes August 16, 2021 10:01pm In a First, U.S. Declares Shortage on Colorado River, Forcing Water Cuts #globalwarming #greenhousegasemissions #coloradoriver #lakepowellutahariz #lakemead #shortages #drought #reservoirs #aquifers #agricultureandfarming #bureauofreclamation #arizona #southwesternstatesus #science #news In a First, U.S. Declares Shortage on Colorado River, Forcing Water Cuts Arizona farmers will take the initial brunt, but wider reductions loom as climate change continues to affect flows into the river.