🔎 The Salton Sea is rapidly drying, exposing more lakebed & increasing wind-blown dust in nearby communities. This dust contains harmful particles like toxic metals, leading to public health concerns especially for children in the area.#SaltonSea #EnvironmentalJustice #CCVHealth

A USC study finds lithium-rich Salton Sea is a hot spot for child #respiratory issues. 💡Learn more about the study's findings here➡️ bit.ly/4f152Xo Keck School of Medicine of USC USC Research and Innovation Jill Johnston Sandy Eckel Elizabeth Kamai Ricky N. Bluthenthal USC Enviro Health

🚨 NEW INFOGRAPHIC JUST DROPPED 🚨 🚂 Railyards can have significant environmental and health impacts on communities. Today, we are breaking down the community health impacts and pollution associated with railyards + ways to reduce this pollution!

“Much greater problem than we know.” Toxic gases are LA’s next great environmental concern. @EJRL_USC BRISA Center for the Environment USC Enviro Health lapublicpress.org/2024/12/much-g… via Los Angeles Public Press

Editorial: Another year, another broken promise to curb air pollution from L.A. ports @EJRL_USC USC Enviro Health latimes.com/opinion/story/…

Ever wondered how oil production impacts our health?🤔We break down the process of oil well acidization + chemicals used! ⚠️ Recent changes made by LA County Courts regarding oil wells have sparked local concern due to the toxicity of these chemicals.

Air quality is very hazardous in #LosAngeles right now due to three major #wildfires 🔥 How to protect yourself from smoke: aqmd.gov/home/air-quali… Real-time #AQI and smoke updates in your area: fire.airnow.gov Population and Public Health Sciences at USC Keck School of Medicine of USC Children's Hospital LA

Indoor pollution is real 😷 Everyone deserves access to cleaner air during #wildfire events. While staying inside, make sure your air is clean and safe. Protect Your Health! Learn how to make affordable DIY air filters to reduce wildfire smoke in your home.

Important to remember during CA clean up- Thanks Delphine Farmer @Poppendieck & team Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study shows, but you can clean it up theconversation.com/wildfire-smoke… via The Conversation U.S.

The #LAfire is one of the biggest in their local history. Luckily, our experts have made LOTS of #wildfire fact sheets to help! Materials include children's mask use, seal checks, tips for people with asthma & much more! wspehsu.ucsf.edu/projects/wildf… wspehsu.ucsf.edu/projects/wildf…

📢Join us for a special Clean Air Conversations webinar on Wednesday, January 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. 'The Fires' Webinar: Air Quality, Public Health & What to do Next Learn from air quality and public health experts about protecting yourself and your family from toxic

Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged @EJRL_USC USC Enviro Health nytimes.com/2025/01/20/cli…

Diesel truck traffic map USC Enviro Health @EJRL_USC laist.com/brief/news/hea…

IN THE MEDIA: 'What the Air Quality Index doesn’t tell us about the air.' Rima Habre, ScD and Ed Avol spoke to Vox about the implications of the LA wildfires on air quality and the meaning of the AQI index. USC Press Room Keck School of Medicine of USC vox.com/climate/395597…

"Environmental agencies have known methyl bromide levels near Hudson Elementary School have been high since at least 2018 but most residents were unaware until recently." lbwatchdog.com/an-environment…

Join us on February 13 for the 2025 Climate Equity LA Series Virtual Launch: Safe and Clean Air at Home! We will feature dialogues on issues connected to indoor air quality, including efficient use of air purifiers in the home. Register: Climate4LA.org/CELALaunch2025 #ClimateEquityLA