[USA] A new docuseries that raises awareness of the global toxic algae bloom issue, which is caused by excess phosphorus in water, Continue reading Raising awareness about global toxic algae bloom
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Humans are overloading the world’s freshwater bodies with phosphorus
[Global] Human activities are driving phosphorus levels in the world’s lakes, rivers and other freshwater bodies to a critical point. The Continue reading Humans are overloading the world’s freshwater bodies with phosphorus
IISD-ELA research shows nitrogen removal doesn’t decrease bloom size
[Canada] A study within a study that has been ongoing for almost half a century at the IISD-Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) Continue reading IISD-ELA research shows nitrogen removal doesn’t decrease bloom size
Finalists announced in $10 million contest to solve algae problems plaguing Florida… and the world
[USA] At a ceremony in Chicago on Thursday, the foundation announced which 10 competitors from its initial field of 104 may Continue reading Finalists announced in $10 million contest to solve algae problems plaguing Florida… and the world
$2.6 million in federal grants aim to protect Lake Erie
[USA] A $2.1 million federal grant announced Wednesday will help protect Lake Erie’s drinking water by better detecting bacteria Continue reading $2.6 million in federal grants aim to protect Lake Erie
Glasgow Caledonian University’s research into recovering phosphorus from sewage
[UK] Scottish researchers are working on new techniques to recover phosphorus from sewage. It is part of an EU-funded programme to Continue reading Glasgow Caledonian University’s research into recovering phosphorus from sewage
An important process fueling harmful algal blooms investigated in Canadian water bodies
[Canada] For many Canadians, summer time means time at the lake, swimming, fishing, boating, and relaxing. Nothing can spoil this Continue reading An important process fueling harmful algal blooms investigated in Canadian water bodies
Algae to fertilise crops the growing concern of this West Australian sheep and grain farmer
[Australia] A Western Australian mixed farmer is adding a monocultured algae that can be used as fertiliser to the mix of crops Continue reading Algae to fertilise crops the growing concern of this West Australian sheep and grain farmer
‘It’s depressing’: How blue green algae is taking over Alberta’s lakes
[Canada] An Edmonton conservationist fears the growth of blue green algae blooms will spell the ecological death of Alberta’s lakes. Continue reading ‘It’s depressing’: How blue green algae is taking over Alberta’s lakes
Severn Trent trials algal bioreactor for phosphorus removal
[UK] Utility Severn Trent is beginning to roll out new technologies to remove phosphorus from the sewage treatment process to meet Continue reading Severn Trent trials algal bioreactor for phosphorus removal