A lithium gold rush is erupting beneath California's Salton Sea, where a $540 billion discovery could supercharge U.S. battery independence.

Creating a stronger future for the Salton Sea depends on our unity, especially as we navigate the uncertainties of the ...

From haunting shorelines to forgotten towns, a one-day drive around the Salton Sea reveals a side of California few ever see.

Underinvested and underrepresented Salton Sea communities are pushing state officials for key infrastructure as lithium mining expands.

After decades of failed attempts to preserve California's endlessly troubled 120-year-old Salton Sea, a myriad of new plans to save the salt-riddled lake are taking form. Scientists discovered a ...

The Salton Sea, California's largest lake, has suffered from decades of environmental degradation, impacting the health of nearby residents and the local ecosystem. Recent funding allocations ...

The Salton Sea, California's largest lake, has suffered from decades of environmental degradation, impacting the health of nearby residents and the local ecosystem. Recent funding allocations, ...

A view of the California drought map as of April 10, 2025.

California’s Salton Sea has just made it onto the map of the planet’s largest ‘White gold’ aka lithium deposits, with a value of up to $540 billion. With $540 billion in lithium ...

State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county.