*[Enwl-eng] Corporations are draining the Great Salt Lake, leaving deadly toxins behind

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                        Greedy corporations are to blame for this lake 
drying up and poisoning residents.









                        Corporations Are Sucking This Lake Dry, Leaving 
Exposed Toxins That Poison Neighboring Communities



                        Sign Now




                        Did you know that dangerous toxins exist in the bed 
of some lakes, with the water above it protecting us from exposure? As these 
lakes dry up, deadly substances release into the air, where the dust poisons 
nearby communities. One such case is the Great Salt Lake in Utah.



                        The bottom of this lake contains a wide range of 
toxins, including arsenic, lead, and a substance known as PM2.5. No level of 
exposure to PM2.5 that is considered safe. Coming into contact with the 
particulate matter has been known to lead to cancer, respiratory conditions, 
circulatory diseases, and death.



                        But the lake would not be drying up so fast if it 
weren't for greedy corporations that are diverting water away from 
residents — all to fuel profit-hungry mines and factory farms.



                        And the impacts have been hurting many people. 
Around 80% of the state's population lives around this lake. That's 2.4 
million people! But not all people are being exposed and sickened equally. 
Instead, Latinx and Pacific Islander communities are being poisoned at a 
much higher rate. And each time the lake dries out further, the impact gap 
has been widening.


                         It is unacceptable for corporations to be poisoning 
communities through their greed! Utah must ban corporations from stealing 
water from residents and leaving them poisoned and sick. It must also invest 
in improved infrastructure. Sign the petition now!






                 Thank you,

                        Miranda

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. The drying-up of the Great Salt Lake is 
primarily due to large factory farms and mining operations siphoning off 
water. This must end now. Sign the petition.

                             Sign Now









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From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2024 11:17 AM
Subject: Corporations are draining the Great Salt Lake, leaving deadly 
toxins behind

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