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The Tragedy of Iran’s Great Salt Lake
This classic Facts So Romantic post originally ran in August, 2014. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The last time my cousin Houman traveled to Lake Urmia was 11 years ago. He and four of his friends piled into his car and drove for roughly 12 hours, snaking west […] -
Humanity’s Most Problematic Attempts to Get All the Water
Survival shows are running amok. The contestants are naked; they’re two out-of-shape guys in the woods; they’re stuck on an island. Despite differences in attire or setting, one thing remains constant: For every survivor, finding potable water is the first order of business. But the challenge doesn’t end there: First they find water; then they […] -
One Key to Wisdom: Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
Folsom Lake, near Sacramento, provides a clear illustration of the extent of California’s drought. On July 20, 2011, the reservoir was at 97 percent of capacity. On January 16, 2014, it was at 17 percent, and there was no water flowing through the Folsom Dam.California Department of Water Resources via NASA Nautilus Members enjoy an […] -
Iran’s Great, Dying Salt Lake
As Urmia dries up, it leaves huge salt beaches behind.Giulio M via Flickr Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The last time my cousin Houman traveled to Lake Urmia was 10 years ago. He and four of his friends piled into his car and drove for roughly 12 hours, […]