Californias desert regions have a long history of get rich quick schemes development disasters and ceaseless promotional efforts. Poorly laid plans are often not founded on solid ground. Once the impermanent Salton Sea was touted as Americas latest and best vacation and lifestyle paradise. Today, lithium production captures the imagination of hungry investors. There’s no question intentions are good, But what about the downside?

Professors, storytellers, historians, 1960's promotional films, environmental justice advocates, and Native American leaders tell the story of the Salton Sea, it's potential for Lithium extraction and the risks

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