California's biggest lake has languished for decades as increased salinity, a sinking waterline and a foul smell have robbed ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.