The Mighty Mississippi River Is Drying Out

The video discusses the severe megadrought affecting the Mississippi River, causing water levels to drop significantly. This impacts drinking water supply, agriculture, and transportation, with barges unable to navigate the river. The drought is part of a broader climate change issue affecting 59% of the US, particularly the Midwest and Great Plains. The Army Corps of Engineers is working to mitigate the effects, but the economic and environmental consequences are substantial.

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