News

As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’

The New York Times · Bryan Tarnowski · last updated

The lake’s flies and brine shrimp would die off — scientists warn it could start as soon as this summer — threatening the 10 million migratory birds that stop at the lake annually to feed on the tiny creatures.

Related Knowledge Center: Climate impact and adaptation

State of Play

As the impact of climate change becomes more pronounced, more governments and companies are adopting adaptation strategies.

More informationabout Climate impact and adaptation