One of Turkey’s most famous lakes has completely receded this year. The transformation of an entire lake into a few puddles is based on satellite data shows, and experts say it’s driven by both climate change and human overuse.
The fate of Lake Tuz—and the iconic flamingo species that live there—is intensely intertwined with how the climate crisis is colliding with agriculture and industrialization. And striking images reveal what remains of a vital ecological resource.
