Experts Say Colorado River Deal , Fails to Solve Long-Term Problems.<br />Experts have warned that a hard-fought agreement <br />between California, Arizona and Nevada to cut the use of <br />the Colorado River won't solve the long-term water crisis.<br />'The Guardian' reports that experts say the new deal, <br />announced on May 22, is only a temporary solution to <br />a problem that threatens life in the American west.<br />The agreement will see the three states cut <br />water consumption from the dwindling river <br />by 13% over the next three years if adopted.<br />The deal is reportedly backed by $1.2 billion in <br />federal funds and encourages voluntary reductions <br />made in exchange for government grant money.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the deal <br />comes after months of missed <br />deadlines and stagnant negotiations. .<br />However, experts warn that the measure <br />is not enough to prevent the existential <br />threat posed by the Colorado River. .<br />Following years of over-allocation to meet the <br />needs of a rapidly expanding U.S. west, the region <br />is now facing unprecendented global warming. .<br />'The Guardian' reports that the American west <br />is facing a "megadrought' that is the worst <br />the region has experienced in 1,200 years.<br />The Colorado River supports 40 million people, including <br />the populations of Los Angeles and Denver, while <br />also supplying water for millions of acres of cropland.<br />The Colorado River supports 40 million people, including <br />the populations of Los Angeles and Denver, while <br />also supplying water for millions of acres of cropland.<br />This deal is clearly a Band-Aid <br />solution for a short-term fix, Katharine Jacobs, Expert in water and climate adaptation <br />at the University of Arizona, via 'The Guardian'.<br />It’s better than nothing, but we are <br />just putting off a much more dramatic <br />change needed to resolve this problem. , Katharine Jacobs, Expert in water and climate adaptation <br />at the University of Arizona, via 'The Guardian'
