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Rushing Mineral Extraction Puts This California Community at Risk

February 5, 2026 • Jared Naimark

The Imperial County, Calif. government is rushing through industrial development at the expense of communities’ health, air, water, and landscapes that have deep significance for California Indian Tribes.

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