IMPERIAL COUNTY– Imperial County has taken a bold step toward establishing itself as a cornerstone of California’s clean ...

After a California judge denied environmentalists' claims that the Hells Kitchen lithium extraction project approved by ...

On Jan. 26, there was an opening ceremony at the Salton Sea for the construction of a big new plant to produce lithium. Presiding at the ceremony was John Podesta, who is the senior adviser to ...

EL CENTRO, Calif. (CN) — Imperial County’s plans to allow companies to mine lithium from the drying Salton Sea do not violate California’s environmental quality rules despite the concerns of local ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Haze hung over the Salton Sea on a recent winter day, while black-necked ...

IMPERIAL COUNTY — Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR), a dedicated advocate for sustainable clean energy production and ...

Community advocates say lithium companies should consult with tribes and answer questions about environmental impacts.

The Salton Sea, seen from the top of Red Hill Marina County Park in Calipatria. The sea and surrounding area have rich underground deposits of lithium, a key ingredient in electric-vehicle batteries.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A section of the Salton Sea was hit by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 10:26 a.m. in a southern ...

Lithium extraction could have serious implications for the 180,000 people living near the Salton Sea. Additionally, there are concerns about the impact on the region’s water supply, which is ...