美国加利福尼亚州的索尔顿海正在缩小, California's shrinking Salton Sea releases toxic dust harming children's lung development.

研究人员发现加利福尼亚州索尔顿海的缩小会释放有毒尘埃, 损害儿童肺部发育. Researchers found that shrinking California’s Salton Sea releases toxic dust harming children’s lung development. 帝国谷700多名儿童的研究显示,靠近湖泊最接近的孩子肺功能和生长明显差. A study of over 700 Imperial Valley children showed those closest to the lake have significantly poorer lung function and growth. 随着水资源的减少和工业项目的扩大, 空气质量风险预计将恶化, 这凸显了急需采取公共卫生干预措施. As water declines and industrial projects expand, air quality risks are expected to worsen, highlighting the urgent need for public health interventions.