Second-largest U.S. reservoir falls to historic lows
A megadrought in the Western U.S. has caused the country’s second-largest reservoir to drop to its lowest level since it was filled more than 50 years ago.
Olivia is a freelance reporter for EcoWatch.
A megadrought in the Western U.S. has caused the country’s second-largest reservoir to drop to its lowest level since it was filled more than 50 years ago.
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