Heavily polluted Tijuana River drives regional air quality crisis
2 institutional releases
Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study reveals that the Tijuana River releases large quantities of toxic gases, including hydrogen sulfide, contributing to poor air quality across the region. The polluted river's poor water quality mirrors the symptoms reported by residents of South Bay communities, highlighting the need for improved environmental protection.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Tijuana River’s toxic water pollutes the air University of California - San Diego · Aug 28, 2025 · first to report
- Turbulent flow in heavily polluted Tijuana River drives regional air quality risks American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 28, 2025