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a. Las Vegas takes 90% of its water from Lake Mead b. Lake is in a drought //i. Global Warming// //ii. Las Vegas’ increasing population// c. Can Lake Mead be saved?
 * I. Introduction**

a. Since 2001, water levels have dropped b. Lake is half full c. Scripps Study //i. Lake could be dry in 13 years// d. Lake might not be able to provide water without a pump in coming years
 * II. The Lake is in a drought**

a. Las Vegas has a rising population //i. Population has increased drastically ii. This has caused a greater need for water iii. Over 1 million live in Las Vegas iv. 600,000 tourists per year// b. Global warming //i. Sun causes more water to evaporate ii. Global warming linked with obesity, obesity causes more global warming -> never ending cycle//
 * III. Two major reasons Lake is in a drought**

a. Every drop of water in the sewers is cleaned and pumped into the lake b. Levels continued to drop c. Las Vegas has built another pump to buy more time to think of ideas d. Allocating water with other states
 * IV. Las Vegas is making efforts to conserve water**

a. People could reuse towels and bed sheets b. Global warming functions the same way – society needs to do it together
 * V. Las Vegas’ population should begin to conserve now**

a. Lake Mead is going dry b. People need to make an effort to conserve water
 * VI. Conclusion**