# California's largest lake is turning to dust

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Podcast: [Living Planet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-planet-429845)
Published: 2026-06-26T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

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?

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