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Dvorak criticizes the lack of media coverage regarding the "sewage mess" created by millions of gallons of pig waste overflowing during the North Carolina floods. He compares it to sludge management in other regions and wonders why reporters like Anderson Cooper aren't addressing the health hazards of standing in contaminated floodwaters.
Colorado River Water Deal, Hurricane Debbie Rainfall
The federal government is paying the Imperial Irrigation District over $500 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to leave water in Lake Mead. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Debbie caused significant inland flooding in Georgia. Meteorologists claim such slow-moving, "juiced" storms are becoming more common due to climate change, though the hosts note the hurricane season has been relatively quiet thus far.
Mexico is facing a severe drought, with 60% of the country lacking adequate clean water. Mexico City, home to 22 million people, is experiencing a drastic water shortage that media outlets are attributing to climate change. The report also highlights infrastructure failures in Tijuana and diminishing supplies from the Colorado River.
