Feds Contradict Scientific Research, Say the Salton Sea’s Exposed Lakebed Is Not a Significant Source of Pollution for Disadvantaged Communities - Inside Climate News
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The government’s draft environmental assessment, released in June, moves a key water agency closer to approval of a plan that could worsen pollution in the region.
  • Em Adespoton
    22•2 months ago

    The lake bed is full of fertilizer runoff. As the lake continues to evaporate, that toxic sludge is getting more and more concentrated. As the edges dry, all that toxic sludge becomes toxic dust.

    Any community exposed to this is, by definition, disadvantaged.

      • @MadhuGururajanEnglish
        4•2 months ago

        Fertilizer is toxic to humans and easily absorbed via skin. Vegetables are thoroughly washed before being sold.