As the Great Salt Lake dries up, it's also emitting millions of tons of CO2
A new study found that the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now a major source of the gas emissions that are causing the climate to warm.
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A new study found that the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now a major source of the gas emissions that are causing the climate to warm.
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