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A deadly dust storm highlights dangers of drier weather and top soil loss in the central U.S.

KCUR
Published May 19, 2023 at 9:37 AM CDT
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A rare dust storm in Illinois this month caused a 72-car pileup on an interstate. Climate experts say it points to a bigger problem — soil erosion.

A rare dust storm in Illinois this month caused a 72-car pileup on an interstate. Climate experts say it points to a bigger problem — soil erosion.

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