New research shows that disadvantaged communities near the Salton Sea exposed lakebed are increasingly affected by air pollution.

Researchers found increased levels of particulate matter in the surrounding populations and say that as the lake continues to shrink, the issue will only get worse. 

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Eric Edwards, co-leading author of the paper and agricultural economics professor at UC Davis. 

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