[USA] One of the most important leaps in the evolution of life on our planet happened when plants moved from water to land. However, Continue reading Land plants inherited their drought defenses from aquatic algae
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Drought, microalgae turn Texel Lake pink
[Netherlands] An unusual natural phenomenon is happening on the island of Texel – lake Wagejot has been pink for several days. Nature Continue reading Drought, microalgae turn Texel Lake pink
Could NeoTop’s water spheres save California?
[USA] Israeli state-of-the-art modular cover system decreases evaporation of reservoirs and saves precious water while preserving quality.
The hypnotic video footage of millions of Continue reading Could NeoTop’s water spheres save California?
'Shade balls' released into LA Reservoir in battle against crippling California drought and algae bloom
[USA] In a bid to fight prolonged and crippling drought, Los Angeles has acquired millions of plastic “shade balls” to help with water conservation efforts.
The balls can not only reduce evaporation by more than 1 billion litres, Continue reading 'Shade balls' released into LA Reservoir in battle against crippling California drought and algae bloom
Floating solar panel provides power, slows down evaporation and algae growth
Solar Power Inc., a renewable-energy developer backed by China’s LDK Solar Co., is joining with Aqua Clean Energy to develop floating solar projects in the U.S. and Mexico.
The joint venture would put solar panels Continue reading Floating solar panel provides power, slows down evaporation and algae growth
Unseasonal Toxic Algae Bloom In California Lake Kills Three Dogs
A toxic algal bloom in a California lake has led to the death of three dogs, and officials think that the state’s dry, warm weather is helping fuel the bloom.
The dogs all drank from Lake Chabot, a man-made lake in Alameda County, CA Continue reading Unseasonal Toxic Algae Bloom In California Lake Kills Three Dogs