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Great Salt Lake Faces Imminent Ecological Collapse
New research published in Science warns that the Great Salt Lake is approaching a tipping point that could trigger irreversible ecological collapse with consequences reaching across the American West.
Key Takeaways
- New research in Science warns the Great Salt Lake is approaching an irreversible ecological tipping point
- The lake has lost over two-thirds of its historical surface area due to water diversion and climate-driven drought
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