Water managers in Utah are releasing huge volumes from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir to protect hydropower output at Lake Powell, supplying electricity for more than 350,000 households. The move is meant to keep turbines running, but it disrupts local communities and alters downstream water availability, underscoring how drought forces harsh tradeoffs between energy and environmental needs.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
