Even though the Great Salt lake is not going away soon, it is almost reaching its lowest level.
How Do They Shrink?
According to a report by the Strike Team, agriculture makes about 65 percent of the human-induced wastage while industrial usage is at around 23 percent. Apart from farmers withdrawing water, dry winters and hot summers also play a role.
What Is The Danger?
Dry lakebeds produce toxic dust and some heavy metals, which hurt the air quality along the Wasatch Front. Previously, earlier in the year, the dry area extended for over 1,100 square miles.
Will Help Come?
The officials expect to see about 400,000 acre-feet of water reaching the lake in 2021-2025, while they are not going to see the record figures in 2026. However, one of the officials believes the lake needs a million acre-feet per year instead of 50,000-80,000 it gets today.Drought and pressure on inland waters raise the stakes.
You May Also Like This
Is Extreme Heat a Health Crisis?
See why it is hitting public health worldwide.
Can Diets Cut Climate Impact?
See how plant-based diets affect the planet.
Why Is Red Snow Melting Glaciers?
Discover how glacier algae speed up melt.
