Salton Sea's Rotten Air: Hydrogen Sulfide's Health Impact

Rotten egg smell and health risks plague California's Salton Sea communities! UCLA researchers identify hydrogen sulfide, from decaying algae, as a major air pollutant causing headaches, nausea, and respiratory issues. Exceeding safety limits for hundreds of hours, this gas compounds existing airborne particle problems, disproportionately impacting Latino, Native American, and immigrant populations. Residents are demanding environmental justice, seeking air purifiers, better healthcare, and a stronger voice to combat this growing crisis.

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