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What we lose if the Great Salt Lake dries up

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The Dying Great Salt Lake: A Crisis Unfolds

This chapter explores the dire consequences of the Great Salt Lake drying up, focusing on health risks from toxic dust storms and the impact on local communities. It highlights legislative efforts and public activism aimed at addressing the environmental crisis and the broader implications for tourism, mining, and conservation.

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