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Feds Contradict Scientific Research, Say the Salton Sea’s Exposed Lakebed Is Not a Significant Source of Pollution for Disadvantaged Communities The government’s draft environmental assessment ... Read More

A drying Salton Sea pollutes neighboring communities

Dust particles from the Salton Sea's exposed lakebed increased air pollution in local communities, found a new study. The pollution coincides with reduced flows into the lake and diversions to San ... Read More

Fertilized soil may be a major source of smog near Salton Sea ...

These surges in pollution typically last one or two days, which may be why state air regulators hadn’t previously considered soil emissions a significant source of pollution near the Salton Sea. Read More

A drying Salton Sea pollutes neighboring comm | EurekAlert!

When desert winds stir up dust from the Salton Sea’s exposed lakebed, nearby communities suffer from increased air pollution. The deterioration coincides with reduced flows into California’s ... Read More

Feds: Colorado River deal wouldn't harm people, wildlife at Salton Sea

As for tamping down harmful dust and other air pollution via California's 10-year-management plan, a leading area environmental justice advocate said the timeline was off, and does not adequately ... Read More

Air-quality monitoring underestimates toxic emissions to Salton Sea ...

Air-quality monitoring underestimates toxic emissions to Salton Sea communities, study finds Date: June 2, 2025 Source: Brown University Summary: Researchers showed that hydrogen sulfide, which is ... Read More

Salton Sea is emitting foul-smelling gas at high levels, study says ...

New research shows the Salton Sea is emitting hydrogen sulfide gas, which smells like rotten eggs, at levels higher than previously measured. Researchers say such levels of the gas raise health ... Read More

A Drying Salton Sea Pollutes Neighboring Communities

When desert winds stir up dust from the Salton Sea’s exposed lakebed, nearby communities suffer from increased air pollution. The deterioration coincides with reduced flows into California’s largest ... Read More