"Climate Change Threatens Great Salt Lake's Future"

National and western environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah, claiming that it is not doing enough to save the imperiled Great Salt Lake and prevent its drying. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to force state leaders to develop a comprehensive plan. Scientists warn that the lake could dry up within five years due to water diversions for alfalfa farming, population growth, drought, and climate change. The drying lakebed poses health risks and could lead to economic consequences for the region.