Episode

California's largest lake is turning to dust

Podcast: Living Planet
Published: Jun 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 2056
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Summary

Dust storms around the world are getting worse and for people like Michelle, living with chronic asthma near a drying lake in California, the results are life-threatening. Elsewhere, seeds of change are being planted in the form of native vegetation. Can eco science help fill a dust bowl like the Coachella Valley with hope for fresh air?