Watch: The potential costs of a drying Great Salt Lake could be as much as $2.17 billion per year with over 6,500 job losses. Here’s what the shrinking lake means for Utah and industries around the country.
Salt Lake City region. WSJ breaks down the costly—and dangerous—toll of the disappearing lake. Photo: GettyImages/Associated PressNews moves fast, and there's not always time to untangle the complex forces driving the day's biggest stories. WSJ Explains breaks down big market moves, business and economic trends, and scientific developments to help you stay ahead of the curve.
WSJ’s Paul Vigna explains what went wrong. Illustration: Jacob ReynoldsThe cost to process a credit card transaction has gone up and many businesses are passing that on to the consumer. WSJ explains the hidden fees behind using your card, and what Congress is trying to do about them.California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced the state will begin making its own insulin to help lower the cost of the diabetes medication. WSJ explains how insulin got so expensive in the U.S.
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