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Officials closed a river in California citing toxic algae weeks after a family of 3 was mysteriously found dead nearby
The death of the couple, their one-year-old daughter, and the family dog mystified officials. But t…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Toxic algae blooms are growing on lakes and beaches across the US, and health departments warn they can poison kids and kill pets
Swimming around water with algae blooms can put you at risk of toxic poisoning. The CDC reported hu…
Andrea Michelson
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A glacier in the Italian Alps is turning pink as algae eats away the snow
Glacier-eating algae could take over as global temperatures rise, turning critical snow and ice bri…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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How one startup is turning harmful algae into plastic shoe parts
A startup is turning algae into foam, which could clean up local waterways. We went to Mississippi …
Elizabeth McCauley
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Greenland's vast ice sheet is being turned black by algae, part of a vicious cycle making it melt faster
Climate change is accelerating the proliferation of these algae, one expert said. This in turn acce…
Marianne Guenot
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Toxic algae that can cause lung infections and neurological disorders is taking over a giant lake in Florida, and ecologists say the bloom will only grow
The algae in Lake Okeechobee can cause several health complications, but figuring out how to stop i…
Katie Hawkinson
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4 signs that water is not safe for swimming, whether it's due to toxic algae or human waste
Avoid swimming in water that appears greenish or topped with scum, and steer clear of foul smells t…
Andrea Michelson
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Scientists are making flip-flops out of algae that are 100% biodegradable - and it could reduce plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is everywhere - but the biodegradable algae flip-flops made by UC San Diego resea…
Elizabeth McCauley
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If you're looking to get more B12 but don't eat meat or dairy — try algae
Vitamin B12 in algae could help prevent B12 insufficiency that frequently affects vegans and vegeta…
Kate Hull
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A paralyzing disease that can cause people to die within 4 years is spreading in part of Australia, and toxic algae blooms could be to blame
In Riverina, New South Wales, Australian researchers are testing waterways for a neurotoxin that ma…
Andrea Michelson
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An unexpected force may be speeding up glacier melt across the globe: colorful algae blooms
Ice and snow across the planet are turning spectacular shades of pink, purple, and green. Scientist…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Record-breaking toxic algae bloom off the West coast is devastating the Pacific Ocean
While not all of an algae species in the bloom are dangerous, some of them produce a toxic chemical…
Cody Sullivan,Jennifer Welsh
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Researchers figured out why hundreds of elephants dropped dead in Botswana this year: Their water was poisoned by algae
Months after 330 elephants inexplicably died in Botswana, officials identified the cause of the die…
Aylin Woodward
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Researchers built AI technology that uses algae to fight climate change, and they're planning on releasing the design so anyone can build one
So while a technological solution for carbon capture remains an elusive holy grail, these researche…
Daniel T. Allen
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Thousands of dead fish have washed up on Florida's beaches - and officials say to expect even more unless a state of emergency is declared
The Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg areas recorded having to clean up some 800 tons of dead fish since…
Cheryl Teh
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Power Line: Exxon's confusing bet on algae — Rising stars of clean energy — Top oil stocks
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Benji Jones
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Hurricane Michael could push a dangerous 'red tide' algae bloom inland - where people could breathe in the toxins
The health effects are hard to predict because this is the first time a severe hurricane has hit Fl…
Peter Kotecki
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The Next Big Superfood Could Be Green And Slimy
Many institutions are also experimenting with algae as livestock feed for chickens, pigs, cattle, a…
Leslie Baehr
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How coral reefs turn vegetarian to thrive in oceans low in nutrients
Coral reefs thrive in parts of the world's oceans that are low in nutrients. This mystery has puzzl…