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[…]of a neurotoxin in the water at Lady Bird Lake. The toxin is produced by a kind of blue-green algae that has been spotted there. The specific type of algae, which is covering about 40% of the surface of the water there, has never before been documented in Austin. It has accumulated in large clumps at Red Bud Isle. Additional testing is being done to determine toxicity and any risk to humans. According to Dr. Albert Gros, chief medical officer at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center: “Some species of this bacteria can actually produce what’s called a neurotoxin, a […]
[…]Steve Martin, who live on a dead-end Cape Coral canal contacted the department in July about the algae’s foul smell. “We are permanent residents and have no other place to stay,” the Martins wrote. “We don’t know how toxic the algae is. … We are hoping to get help as soon as possible!” The email wound up in Reich’s queue, but he did not write the Martins back. Aug. 22, 2018, Pam Cox sent the department what she called a plea “to acknowledge the conditions with the Red Tide/Blue Green Algae crisis. Your website and silence on the current health […]
[…]in Pennington Flash country park, near Leigh, Greater Manchester were also found to have the algae.) We here in Florida know all too well what the toxic algae is capable of doing: skin rashes, eye irritation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhea, fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, as well as liver and brain damage children are at greater risk than adults of developing problems because of their comparative lower body weight blue-green algae has also been blamed for the death of some animals RELATED STORY: Fox: Florida declares state of emergency over toxic algae bloom killing everything in its wake But to make […]
[…]expect them to become more common due to warmer temperatures and the heavy rainfall that feeds algae growth. RELATED STORY: Hundreds of dead sea turtles, manatee, whales, dolphins, and marine life dead on SW FL beaches – The Truth About Red Tide/Blue Green Algae Nightmare In February the U.S. and Canada announced a goal to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering affected areas of Lake Erie by a total of 40 percent by 2025. We shall see if that happens but hope for the sake of the lake, its inhabitants and the people who live around it, that they do. […]
[…]hives. A little over a month ago, hives that were around areas affected by red tide and blue-green algae started having issues (bees in Southwest Florida where the algae problem wasn’t an issue were doing fine). This is just one more issue bees are facing in Florida while still trying to recover from Hurricane Irma. Keith Councell, vice president of the Lee County Farm Bureau and owner of Councell Farms (who has 5,000 hives in Lee County) “pointed to an area in Bokeelia where he has a number of hives placed on the ground and on a flatbed trailer. Some of the […]
[…]to take action and questioning the national media for their silence. Red Tide and Blue-green algae Red tide occurs when there is a higher-than-normal concentration of microscopic algae. The organism, K. brevis, “produces brevetoxins that can affect the central nervous system of fish and other vertebrates, causing these animals to die” but can also release toxins in the air, causing respiratory irritation. The blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria), similar to red tide, can grow and accumulate, or bloom, “when environmental conditions such as light availability and temperature are favorable.” And water contaminated with toxic cyanobacteria can cause nausea, vomiting and even acute liver failure if […]
[…]releases of nutrient-laden water, which, combined with high temperatures have triggered a toxic algae bloom unlike anything Southwest Florida ever has seen. The green and blue algae have infiltrated many of Cape Coral’s canals, polluted the Caloosahatchee River and created challenges throughout the region, which relies on the tourism industry for many of its jobs.” She would go on to spend almost 90 minutes answering questions. Like the one from Cape Coral fishing boat captain David Menist, who asked her “How can you possibly send this water our way, knowing what’s in it?” She responded that there was just nowhere else to send […]
[…]a new battery that recharges extremely quickly and weighs almost nothing. The secret: common pond algae. Watch this videocast to learn more. The Potential Of Algae Energy While actual results have yet to be obtained from the multitude of algae-filled jars lining his lab, Adam Freeman feels the potential of what he and others are discovering is huge: “Think of driving your car on a living battery that charges in seconds with a battery that costs almost nothing and is actually good for the environment.” In theory, one could power their entire house with this kind of battery. A French biochemist […]
[…]STORY: This candidate for Florida governor is the only one taking money from Big Sugar despite algae bloom controversy As Toxic Algae Chokes Fla Waters Into State of Emergency, Petition Urges Chain to Drop Big Sugar NBC: People boycotting sugar in protest of algae crisis We will continue to report on this issue. Let’s hope this time officials have learned their lesson, lest we are back here again this same time, next […]
[…]algae and to keep them from eating grass. RELATED STORY: Experts point to red tide, blue-green algae for some problems in SWFL’s bee population (The blue-green algae is even killing pets in Canada. See video below. ) But the Martin County Sheriff’s Office is also looking into potential criminal factors in the dog’s illnesses. But so far, nothing has been found. If you have questions about symptoms or risks for your furbabies, please contact your vet. And, if you live in the area and your dog has recently become seriously ill or passed away from an unknown cause, you may contact […]
[…]he says today, the facts remain — as governor, Rick Scott has done nothing to actually help the algae bloom problem,’ John Capece of the Florida Democratic Environmental Caucus said in statement Monday.” RELATED STORY: Rick Scott’s Florida has spent $240M on Lawyers to Defend Their Agendas The Army Corps normally limits the lake’s water level to keep pressure off its aging dike but announced on June 21st that it would reduce water through the two rivers. Also in June, the South Florida Water Management District (who control the region’s major drainage canals) announced a series of measures to help combat […]
[…](or causing) the disease. However, these findings add to a growing body of research showing algae blooms are a human health threat. It also proves once again that everything is connected: the health of marine animals is directly affected by our water quality. (Which is beyond poor.) RELATED STORY: Hundreds of dead sea turtles, manatee, whales, dolphins, and marine life dead on SW FL beaches – The Truth About Red Tide/Blue Green Algae Nightmare “The connection between the toxin and brain disease is still relatively new and not without controversy. Scientists first discovered the link after a botanist visiting Guam to […]
[…]Algae Nightmare Although some experts are struggling to figure out what’s causing the toxic algae, environmentalists have been talking about agricultural runoff going into Lake Okeechobee. (Again, for years.) RELATED STORY: This candidate for Florida governor is the only one taking money from Big Sugar despite algae bloom controversy Representative Francis Rooney, who lays some of the blame with big sugar, said maybe a boycott wasn’t so bad, “We need to get the EAA Reservoir built and there’s a role for sugar to play in that. Sugar has been deeply involved in both obstructing efforts to move water south and involved […]
[…]leaves naturally purifies the air The tiles have leaf-like channels carved inside that hold an algae hydrogel. As the water runs through the channels, it gets cleared of its toxins as a result of the algae’s natural bioremediation capabilities. Depending on the toxicity, the water can pass through multiple times. The project’s end goal is to eliminate water and soil pollution, a by-product of textile dyes, by using a cost-effective and less-technical infrastructure. The story behind Indus is fascinating. In 2016, The Amity University graduate was traveling to certain parts of India. While traveling, she noticed small-scale jewelry workers and […]
[…]one mile away from the water. RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ So far this year, Florida Poison Control has received more than 250 calls statewide about blue-green algae and red […]
[…]it’s up to Liberland president Vít Jedlička and his team determining whether a stackable algae-powered city design is feasible for Liberland or not. He added: “We are blessed to have such great minds involved in creating Liberland. The winning design concepts show that the country can become a prosperous habitable area using [the] latest innovations in green technology to remain mostly self-sufficient. We will further study upon the 1st place project to see if and how exactly it could be introduced in reality. When that’s possible, we want to launch a virtual 3D landscape with building models to help people […]
[…]in the U.S. have discovered that glyphosate is largely responsible for an increase in harmful algae blooms that contaminate lake water and kill off life dependent upon this habitat. Namely, dissolved reactive phosphorous (DRP) has been contaminating Lake Erie and the Maumee watershed. This DRP comes from surrounding farms that rely on Monsanto’s weedkiller to grow their crops. The runoff ends up in the lakes, killing fish and contaminating the water. Though Lake Erie’s trouble with phosphorous is not new, there has been an alarming increase in DRP, which caused scientists to question its probable origins. Christopher Spiese, a chemist […]
[…]masterpiece: “The green lighting piece is composed of 70 glass leaves filled with green algae, which absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. The transparent liquid filters through light, giving off a warm glow. While green design is often based on clean lines and ultra-modern styles, Melchiorri’s chandelier is a sophisticated lighting piece that proves eco-friendly concepts can come in a myriad of styles. …Melchiorri was awarded the Emerging Talent Award during London Design Week, which is given out to individuals who have made an impact within five years of graduation. And while the Exhale chandelier is still a prototype, the […]
In my beloved state, toxic algae blooms have caused my least favorite Gov. Rick Scott to declare a state of emergency in two counties. While Scott has blamed the feds for letting a dam on Lake Okeechobee deteriorate many environmentalists are blaming Big Sugar; they believe the problem is due to their giant pollution runoff into Lake O. There have been plenty of news reports and pictures published this week from around the state, showing a thick, sludgy green algae in waterways. There have even been some Manatees trapped in the bloom. Enough is enough. And I’m not alone. Brent Meinhold, […]
[…]that hadn’t even flinched at injections happily trotted home a week later. Costa survived toxic algae poisoning, but her owners say she aged in a week. Things aren’t the same, though. “She tires quicker. Her face is whiter now. She aged in a week. She’s on liver supplements for the rest of her life, and the vets aren’t sure what kind of damage was done. They say she might develop liver cancer,” Guzi said. Costa will get quarterly blood tests to monitor her liver, and the other dogs will need the same kind of regular medical attention to track the […]
