EV manufacturer reaches agreement to buy lithium produced at the Salton Sea
Stellantis reached an agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hell’s Kitchen project to buy lithium produced at the Salton Sea to supply its…
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This California desert could hold the key to powering all of America’s electric cars
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business The Salton Sea Basin feels almost alien. It lies where two enormous chunks of the Earth’s crust, the North…
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News Channel 3 awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Salton Sea series
KESQ News Channel 3 has been awarded a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the category of News Series. The honor recognizes excellence in coverage…
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US Secretary of Energy to meet with Rep Ruiz for Salton Sea visit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will join local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz to visit the Salton Sea. Ruiz and Granholm will lead a series…
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‘A clean energy economy’ for everyone? Salton Sea residents are not convinced yet
Residents in Salton Sea communities are demanding answers on the potential impacts of lithium extraction projects in the region. They’re calling on…
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California Natural Resources Agency hosting virtual meeting to introduce review panel on water importation at Salton Sea
The California Natural Resources Agency is hosting an online public meeting on Tuesday evening to introduce the Independent Review Panel on Water…
Continue Reading Give your input on what should come next for the Salton Sea
Riverside County and state leaders are looking for public opinion in addressing issues plaguing the Salton Sea. Two public meetings will be held…
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Minor earthquake strikes near Salton Sea
A small quake measuring 4.0 in magnitude struck this morning at 7:57 a.m. just North of Calipatria near the southern shore of the Salton Sea. It is…
Continue ReadingOdor Advisory issued for Eastern Coachella Valley
South Coast AQMD Issues Odor Advisory for Eastern Coachella Valley, valid through Tuesday July 27, 2021. This advisory is in effect through Tuesday…
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Changes happening at the Salton Sea on a state & federal level
You might have smelt it a couple weeks ago: the stench of rotten eggs. Long time Coachella Valley residents know that funky smell can waft over from…
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GM reaches historic agreement to invest millions in lithium project at the Salton Sea
General Motors (GM) and Controlled Thermal Resources have reached a historic agreement to develop low-cost lithium at the Salton Sea Geothermal…
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Rep. Ruiz sends letters to IID & FWS regarding the Red Hill Project at the Salton Sea
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. tells News Channel 3 exclusively that his office has sent letters to Fish and Wildlife Service and Imperial Irrigation…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz calls for Energy Secretary to invest in clean energy jobs at the Salton Sea
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz met with Department of Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm earlier this week to chart a path forward to develop the lithium…
Continue Reading Toxic algae outbreak prompts advisory at Salton Sea, dog dies swimming in water
The California State Water Resources Control Board today urged people and their pets to avoid the water in the Salton Sea due to a toxic algae…
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Valley students kayak across Salton Sea to raise awareness on environmental issues
SALTON SEA, Calif. – On Saturday morning three valley high school students set out on the Salton Sea, kayaking from one side to the other in an…
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Salton Sea gets First Congressional Hearing in decades
For the first time since 1997, there will be a Congressional Hearing regarding the Salton Sea. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero has more on what’s…
Continue Reading The state budget includes $47 million for the Salton Sea, here’s how it will be spent
California’s state budget includes $47 million to help the Salton Sea. The new budget was signed by Governor Newsom last month. The ongoing…
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New geothermal plant near Salton Sea could help California go green by 2045
Wind and solar often lead the conversation when it comes to renewable energy in California. But new plans suggest geothermal energy could be a…
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A letter supporting the Species Conservation Habitat Project at the Salton Sea
Representatives Raul Ruiz and Juan Vargas, alongside senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris sent a letter to the United States Secretary of…
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