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The Drying Up of the Great Salt Lake and its Consequences

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The Great Salt Lake is experiencing a significant problem with water shortage. Due to water diversion for farming and urban growth, the lake is drying up, affecting its ecosystem. Dust plumes have been a problem for over a decade, and the marinas have become dry. The lake's salinity levels have reached a critical point, causing the death of brine shrimp and flies. This situation poses a threat to the entire ecosystem.

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