People can be exposed to heavy metals by breathing dirty air, drinking polluted water, eating contaminated food, touching substances, or working in certain jobs. These metals can harm the body by damaging cells and organs and may cause serious health problems, including cancer.
Reducing inflammation often comes down to the same habits that support overall health: eating real food, moving your body, avoiding tobacco, and limiting harmful exposures. These everyday choices strengthen your immune system and, over time, can lower your risk for chronic disease and inflammation and increase your overall health.
Fertilizers help crops grow but can also cause health problems like skin irritation and breathing issues, known as fertilizer sensitivity. These risks can be reduced by using protective gear, handling fertilizers safely, and getting medical help early if symptoms appear.
Mental health affects how people think, feel, and handle everyday challenges. It is influenced by biology, life experiences, and environmental stress—like pollution—especially in places like the Salton Sea, and can be supported at both personal and community levels.
Clean, safe drinking water is a human right in California, but in the Coachella Valley it often comes from groundwater that can contain harmful chemicals. These contaminants can cause serious health problems, especially for children, pregnant people, and older adults.
By Miranda N. Vega-Redeaux & Samantha C. Ying | | Environment
Dr. Michael Allen explores how climate, hydrology, and human activities have shaped the Salton Sea Basin, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.
By Michael F. Allen & Cameron Barrows | | Environment
Learn about the biogeochemical cycling of California's Salton Sea, exploring the effects of water policies and agricultural runoff on the lake's degradation and community health.
Explore the hydrological challenges of the Salton Sea Watershed, where declining Colorado River inflows and rising water demands threaten its ecological balance, emphasizing the need for informed water management.
Discover how the Salton Sea Geothermal Field offers a dual solution for renewable energy and lithium production, supporting California’s energy goals and global sustainability efforts.
Dive into the Salton Sea's complex ecosystem, where aquatic food webs support diverse species and face challenges like fluctuating salinity, highlighting the impacts on ecological relationships.
Learn about the primary producers of the Salton Sea, where photosynthetic and chemosynthetic organisms form the food web's foundation, amid challenges like algal blooms and toxic bioaccumulation.
Explore the vital wetlands of the Salton Sea, home to diverse life forms and critical refuges for migratory birds, amid challenges like rising salinity and pollution, driving innovative conservation efforts.
Explore the composition of the air we breathe, focusing on dust emissions from the shrinking Salton Sea, the minerals in the dust, and the health impacts of resilient microorganisms.
Aerobiology is the study of how tiny organisms move through the air from one place to another. In the Salton Sea region, drying lakebeds and rising dust can spread microorganisms that may affect air quality, human health, and the environment. Learning more about these airborne microbes can help protect both people and local ecosystems.
