Overview

• Study shows 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases emitted in 2020.
• Human activities and climate change are major contributors to the lake's desiccation.
• Emissions from the dried lake bed account for a 7% increase in Utah's greenhouse gas output.
• Drying lake beds globally could be significant, overlooked sources of emissions.
• Researchers call for inclusion of lake desiccation in climate mitigation policies.