Utah leaders face the costs of controlling dust from a shrinking Great Salt Lake — whether they choose to act now or not. More than 800 square miles of lakebed are now exposed as the Great Salt Lake water levels continue to decline — leaving dry, dusty areas surrounding the city.
Great Salt Lake dust: A problem Utah can’t afford to fix or ignore
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