

Week of wonder: The Great Salt Lake is drying up. Can it be saved?
Jul 23, 2024
An exploration of the Great Salt Lake's decline, its environmental impact, and proposed solutions. Discussions on the lake's historical significance, water diversion issues, and urgent measures needed to prevent its disappearance. Insights on unsustainable water usage in Utah and the interconnectedness of environmental and personal health. Delving into changes in Utah water laws, conflicts over water conservation, and efforts to save the lake through legal, cultural, and agricultural practices.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflecting on the Importance and Challenges of the Great Salt Lake
02:18 • 7min
The Decline of the Great Salt Lake
09:46 • 9min
Decline of the Great Salt Lake and its Environmental Implications
18:32 • 8min
Environmental Impact of Water Usage in Utah
26:09 • 15min
Challenges and Solutions in Utah Water Law
41:35 • 8min