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Arizona and southwest states grapple with water shortages, drought

The decision by Arizona this week to limit residential construction in some parts of the fast-growing Phoenix suburbs is another major warning about how climate change is disrupting lifestyles and economies of the West.
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Arizona's farms are running out of water, forcing farmers to confront climate change

Farmers in Arizona are facing the brunt of climate change as the Colorado River experiences shortages. Even in rural and conservative areas, most agree something needs to change.
Extreme drought creates unlikely farming allies in the Arizona desert

Extreme drought creates unlikely farming allies in the Arizona desert

As control of the river water that allows desert farming shifts, a deep love of agriculture unites groups that have historically been at odds.

Fernanda Santos: Maybe luscious green grass doesn’t belong in a drought-stricken Arizona

Fernanda Santos: Maybe luscious green grass doesn’t belong in a drought-stricken Arizona

Each golf course in the state — there are 219 of them — uses enough water daily to supply the needs of about 3,100 residents.
Arizona drought intensifies; hot, dry spring expected
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Arizona drought intensifies; hot, dry spring expected

Sixty percent of Arizona is experiencing extreme drought. Almost 10 percent is in the grips of exceptional drought, the highest level.
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