Articles by Margarett Mongold
Ghost towns and toxic fumes: How an idyllic California lake became a disaster
Frank Ruiz, Audubon’s Salton Sea Program Director, searches for signs of bird activity on the northeastern shore of the Salton Sea. The lake’s once thriving ecosystem is deteriorating as the shoreline recedes and salinity increases.Emma Newburger | CNBCIMPERIAL COUNTY, CALIF. — The vision for Salton City was clear: A bustling, resort community along the crystal…