Past Contest Entries

Impact of Receding Salton Sea Unknown

The Salton Sea in Southern California is slowly receding, exposing its lake bed. Exactly what this might lead to is still unknown, but it could result in toxic dust storms caused by wind whipping up the exposed lake bed. I look at what this might mean, and steps taken for mitigation.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2013

Category:

  • Public Health (small)

Affiliation:

Freelance

Reporter:

Robert Fulton

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