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Fresh Water

The Dose

Algal Blooms Threaten Economies

Toxic algae can threaten our drinking water, but a new study also reveals that it causes economic harm. According to The Toledo Blade, research from Ohio State University reveals that algal blooms in two of the state’s lakes over the past six years have cost homeowners an amazing $152 million in property values. The blooms have also had an impact on recreational fishing, affecting not just the fishing industry but nearby businesses that rely on the tourism. A summer-long bloom could cause more than $5 million in economic harm to the angling industry, according to the researchers. 
August 18, 2017
by
John R. Platt
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Oceans & Clean Water

Nutrient Pollution: Voluntary Steps Failing to Shrink Algae Blooms

In spite of 15 years of goal-setting, average nitrogen levels in the Mississippi have not declined.
August 8, 2017
by
Donald Scavia
In spite of 15 years of goal-setting, average nitrogen levels in the Mississippi have not declined.
algae bloom
Oceans & Clean Water

Trump Budget Cuts Could Threaten Nation’s Drinking Water

Funding to forecast toxic algae blooms could be at risk, putting lakes and water supplies in danger.
August 7, 2017
by
Karen Schaefer
Funding to forecast toxic algae blooms could be at risk, putting lakes and water supplies in danger.
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Wildlife

Resurrecting the Riverkeepers

Saving freshwater mussels requires scrappy scientists and unlikely allies.
July 18, 2017
by
Stephen Ornes
Saving freshwater mussels requires scrappy scientists and unlikely allies.
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Editorials

4 Thoughts on World Population Day

We need to solve runaway human population growth if we hope to fix any other environmental problems.
July 11, 2017
by
John R. Platt
We need to solve runaway human population growth if we hope to fix any other environmental problems.
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Op-Eds

Does Scott Pruitt Have a Case for Repealing the Clean Water Rule?

Or do his arguments not hold water?
July 10, 2017
by
Patrick Parenteau
Or do his arguments not hold water?
Junk Raft
Pollution & Toxins

Junk Raft: A Journey Through a Polluted Ocean

What better way to understand the dangers of plastic pollution than by traveling on a ship made out of garbage?
July 5, 2017
by
Erica Cirino
What better way to understand the dangers of plastic pollution than by traveling on a ship made out of garbage?
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Sustainability

Extreme Poverty Is a Humanitarian Crisis — and an Environmental One

A new report finds that malnutrition, unsafe water, drought, floods and other environmental dangers affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
June 23, 2017
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John R. Platt
A new report finds that malnutrition, unsafe water, drought, floods and other environmental dangers affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
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The Ask

The Ask: What Environmental Issues Give Nightmares to Horror Writers?

Who needs zombies when you have global warming and the extinction crisis?
June 14, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Who needs zombies when you have global warming and the extinction crisis?
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Podcasts

6 Hard-Hitting Environmental Podcasts

Fill your ears and feed your mind with some great environmental storytelling.
June 6, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Fill your ears and feed your mind with some great environmental storytelling.

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