Salton Sea Dust Pollution Threatens Children's Health in Imperial Valley
New research from epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine reveals that dust pollution from the shrinking Salton Sea is adversely affecting the lung growth of children in the Imperial Valley. The study, which began in 2017, followed over 700 elementary-school-age children, documenting respiratory health symptoms and lung function. The findings indicate that children living closer to the Salton Sea experience greater health impacts than those in urban areas near busy roadways. The Salton Sea, once a resort destination, is now a source of toxic dust due to agricultural runoff and diminishing water sources, exacerbated by water use agreements and proposed industrial activities. 
