The Dying Salton Sea, and a Plan to Save It

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The Salton Sea in Imperial County is bigger than Lake Tahoe. Created by accident 110 years ago, it became a habitat for fish, migratory birds—and Hollywood celebrities. But now it's become a dustbowl of toxic chemicals. Will the State make good on a promise to save it?

The Salton Sea in Imperial County is bigger than Lake Tahoe. Created by accident 110 years ago, it became a habitat for fish, migratory birds—and Hollywood celebrities. But now it's become a dustbowl of toxic chemicals. Will the State make good on a promise to save it?

Also on the program, Governor Brown has signed the so-called "End of Life" bill, making assisted suicide legal in California.

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Paul von Zielbauer, Sarah Sweeney