Simbol has set up shop near the Salton Sea, an area already know for its source of geothermal energy. Geothermal plants tap heat deep underground to make steam, which is used to turn a turbine and ...

As you likely know, to make all of those batteries that store power for electric cars, an awful lot of the alkali metal lithium—the lightest solid element, in case you weren’t aware—is needed.

The Salton Sea is one of California's most intriguing attractions. Now the ultra-salty body of water may be able to claim a new title: lithium production center of the U.S.

The Salton Sea will soon become a major hub for California’s renewable energy economy, prompting the state legislature to take steps to ensure future investments benefit local communities.

Social and environmental groups sued last year saying the $1.8 billion Hell’s Kitchen project could cause water and air problems not disclosed in its environmental impact report. A judge disagreed.

The Salton Sea is a haven for wildlife, a repository of critical minerals and the site of some of the worst environmental and economic conditions in California.