Agricultural area residents in danger of inhaling toxic aerosols

Monday, February 3, 2020 - 09:40 in Earth & Climate

Excess selenium from fertilizers and other natural sources can create air pollution that could lead to lung cancer, asthma, and Type 2 diabetes, according to new UC Riverside research. The UCR research team conducted previous studies in the Salton Sea area, which contains selenium-rich wetlands and soils toxic to birds and fish. The researchers’ studies also revealed […]

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