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The impact of climate change on Colorado farmers

Less water available means the potential for a smaller crop yield, or a chance that crops fail due to drought. Some farmers are investing in different irrigation systems and turning to drought-tolerant crops.

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In Colorado’s climate change hot spot, the West’s water is evaporating
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In Colorado’s climate change hot spot, the West’s water is evaporating

Post analysis found the largest part of the contiguous United States to warm more than 2 degrees Celsius since 1895 lies in Colorado and Utah.
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