Tijuana River pollution doesn't stay put—it can travel seven times farther than expected

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UC Riverside research finds that pollution from waste in the Tijuana River can travel through the air much farther than previously expected, reaching San Diego at least 20 miles from its source. The findings raise concerns about cross-border environmental exposure and public health.

Waste dumped into the Tijuana River can travel seven times farther than expected before becoming airborne and affecting San Diego's air, at least 20 miles (32 kilometers) from its source, according to new UC Riverside research.