Great Salt Lake Could Disappear in Five Years, Scientists Warn
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that the Great Salt Lake could vanish within five years. Research from Brigham Young University shows the lake is drying rapidly due to drought and excessive human water use. The exposed lakebed is releasing toxic dust filled with harmful chemicals, posing health risks to nearby communities. Despite repeated warnings, no significant government action has been taken to address the crisis.
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