I see things like this, and all I can think about is Paolo Bacigalupi's short story "Shooting the Apocalypse" and how much I had hoped not to live long enough for it to become a reality.
How failing negotiations could spiral into a bitter fight over the Colorado River
As the deadlock persists, the chances of a court battle are growing. Arizona's negotiator says without a deal, a lawsuit is likely.
I spoke with Colorado's governor about the impasse:
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-02-05/colorado-river-negotiations-failing