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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Calif. region faces 'serious risks' from lithium mining project, report says

According to a September 2025 report issued by Comité Cívico del Valle and Earthworks, Controlled Thermal Resources' proposed lithium mining operation, the Hell's Kitchen Lithium and Power Project, will have significant environmental impacts on the surrounding area. The operation, which is still in the beginning stages, will divert at least 6,500 acre-feet of fresh water each year, straining natural resources in an arid region that's already struggling to combat drought.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Salton Sea not to blame for Coachella, Imperial air pollution, study says

Pollution from the expanding shoreline of the Salton Sea may not be a significant contributor to the region's air problems. Researchers suggest focusing on internal air quality is crucial.
California
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Major earthquake swarm rocks California sparking fears of the Big One

Recent earthquakes near the Salton Sea may indicate an approaching mega quake known as 'The Big One.'
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

The situation at Calif.'s most contaminated lake is likely worse than we thought

Hydrogen sulfide emissions from the Salton Sea significantly threaten public health, especially among vulnerable communities.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

California turns on water to create new wetlands on the shore of the shrinking Salton Sea

California begins a major project to create wetlands at the Salton Sea to combat dust and provide wildlife habitat.
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