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KTVU News interviews IoE Director Glen MacDonald about conditions that will negatively impact the Colorado River

New research shows signs of the "perfect drought."

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A study co-authored by Professor MacDonald suggests that the convergence in the coming year of three cyclical conditions affecting ocean temperatures and weather is likely to create unprecedented challenges for states that depend on water from the Colorado River.

To watch the full segment on KTVU.com with Health and Sciences Editor John Fowler click here.

Published: Monday, October 04, 2010

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