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Dust, snow, and diminishing albedo

Spring dust storms further shrink the snow "reservoir" that feeds the Colorado River

Jonathan P. Thompson
May 7, 2021
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Most of us are poor now, like I am. Many of them blame John Collier, who made us reduce our flocks and herds because there was not enough grass for all. But I think the true reason is a change in the climate. When I was a young man this whole country was covered with tall grass. We had rains enough in summer to keep it alive and growing. Now the rains d…

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