Pollution from Tijuana River contaminates border areas

The World

Pollution and trash carried from the Tijuana River to the Pacific Ocean have long plagued swimmers and surfers on both sides of the US-Mexico border. The World’s Marco Werman visits Imperial Beach, California, and Tijuana, to speak with an elected official and activist about how a recent court settlement is bringing hope for cooperation.

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