CLEAN : The Salton Sea: a time bomb amid California drought

The video discusses the environmental and health impacts of the shrinking Salton Sea if no intervention occurs. It highlights the personal connection of residents to the area, the potential air quality disaster from certain interventions, and the legal considerations involved in water management. The Salton Sea's reduction poses significant risks to both the environment and public health, with fine particles potentially causing respiratory diseases and cancer.

What are the implications of not intervening in the current water situation?

What is the significance of water in the Southwest United States?

How has the size of the Salton Sea changed since the early 2000s?

What are some alternatives being considered to address the water scarcity in the Southwest United States?

What are the potential health risks associated with breathing in fine particles from the Salton Sea?