Recent climate news highlights various environmental impact concerns, ranging from the potential harms of lithium mining in Southern California to the contamination of farmers' fields by toxic chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge. Campaigners warn about the detrimental effects of these practices on the environment and human health, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions and responsible waste management practices to minimize such pollution. Additionally, the foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide gas emissions from California's Salton Sea have raised health concerns in nearby communities, underscoring the local environmental impact.