Global warming is a great big problem, and this week, the Obama Administration announced new rules to help tackle carbon pollution from power plants in the United States. While cutting emissions from U.S. power plants will make a dent in global emissions, there are 800 gigatons of… Continue reading Here Are the Five Best Ways to Fight Climate Change, Ranked by Scientists
Daily Archives: June 6, 2014
Real-time monitors gauge lagoon health
A $1 million network of water-quality sensors will for the first time take the real-time pulse of Indian River Lagoon algae blooms and pollution. Florida provided $746,000 for 15 water-quality sensors, five of which are already in the lagoon… Continue reading Real-time monitors gauge lagoon health
Bacteria, Eelgrass, and Harmful Algal Blooms: Understanding the Relationship
Misunderstood Microbes: In a culture seemingly gripped by an antibacterial fervor, where the very mention of a microbe might bring a handshake to a grinding halt, perhaps we should think again about the zeitgeist that vilifies these microorganisms… Continue reading Bacteria, Eelgrass, and Harmful Algal Blooms: Understanding the Relationship
Fears of toxic algae outbreak
Officials from the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency have tested the water at Roughan Lough and issued a precautionary warning after local swimmers first raised the alarm. According to a DOE spokesperson, the department has confirmed the presence of an algae on the lough. However,… Continue reading Fears of toxic algae outbreak
Milford Lake placed under a public health warning for blue-green algae
On Thursday the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) placed Milford under a warning for blue-green algae. Based upon sampling results and established health risk levels from the previous sampling season, the state placed Milford Lake in Clay, Geary and Dickinson counties under a health warning which indicates high levels of toxic blue-green algae have been detected… Continue reading Milford Lake placed under a public health warning for blue-green algae
Plant operators get ready to deal with summer algal toxins
PORT CLINTON — After heavy spring rain, scientists are expecting harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie again this summer. And that means water treatment plant operators will once again be looking for ways to make sure the toxin the algae can produce, called microcystin, doesn’t get into drinking water… Continue reading Plant operators get ready to deal with summer algal toxins
Blue-green algae back on Willen Lake South, Milton Keynes
BLUE-GREEN algae has been spotted at Willen Lake South in Milton Keynes. Watersport activity had to be stopped on the lake last year because of the problem, and the Parks Trust has advised that it is back again.
Watersports fans can still use the lake at present, and Briony Fox, Parks Trust head of community engagement, said that she hoped removing some of the weeds in the lake would help the watercourse return to normal in a fortnight… Continue reading Blue-green algae back on Willen Lake South, Milton Keynes
Govt urged to promote algae bio-fuel products
CHENNAI: Chemical Industries Association, an apex body representing a cross section of chemical industries based in Chennai, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider promoting algae bio-fuel products. India imports around 180 million tonnes of crude oil, around 110 million tonnes… Continue reading Govt urged to promote algae bio-fuel products
Murky Substance in River Probably Caused by Algae Bloom
TWIN FALLS • The state Department of Environmental Quality is awaiting results of one final lab test to determine what murky substance infested the Snake River last month. So far, most indications point to an algae bloom, said Balthasar Buhidar, regional water quality manager with the DEQ… Continue reading Murky Substance in River Probably Caused by Algae Bloom
World Oceans Day 2014: Together, We Have the Power to Protect the Ocean
World Oceans Day provides a unique opportunity once a year to honor our world’s ocean that connects us all, and this weekend you can join with people in communities around the world to mark the day in a special way. After all, no matter where we live—from California… Continue reading World Oceans Day 2014: Together, We Have the Power to Protect the Ocean