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Heavier Rains Mean More Toxic Blooms for Lake Erie
2015-07-15 23:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: Come September, Lake Erie might face a toxic algae bloom that could rival the record-setting spread of scum that happened in 2011. And such blooms could become more common as the warming climate fuels more downpours that wash bloom-fueling fertilizers into the lake. Green filaments of a toxic algae bloom stretch across the western portion of Lake Erie in this satellite image captured in October 2011. That year's bloom was the largest on record for the lake. The forecasts for a severe bloom...
Tests Confirm Toxic Algae in Ross Island Lagoon
2015-07-10 13:22:13| Waste Management - Topix.net
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that samples taken from the Ross Island Lagoon in the Willamette River on Wednesday are positive for toxic blue-green algae, also known as "cyanobacteria" The algae is a form of bacteria harmful to humans.
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Officials test for possible toxic algae in Oregon river
2015-07-09 23:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Tests are underway to determine if a green film shimmering on the surface of Portland's Willamette River may mark the return of toxic blue-green algae that could be dangerous to both people and animals, officials in Oregon said on Thursday. The concerns come as dozens of people from across the country have signed up to participate in the 10.7 mile Portland Bridge Swim at the weekend, said Travis Williams, executive director of Willamette Riverkeeper, a nonprofit that reported algae concerns to public...
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Industry welcomes passage of toxic substance act
2015-07-02 16:05:25| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcome the passage of the TSCA Modernization Act by the US House of Representatives, a milestone in the effort to reform the country's chemical control law.
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Supreme Court Restricts EPAs Ability to Regulate Toxic Emissions From Power Plants
2015-06-29 19:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Theres been a lot to celebrate as the U.S. Supreme Court has announced its final decisions for this session. People with subsidies under the Affordable Care Act will still receive them. Same sex couples can now be married in all 50 states. Independent redistricting panels established to address gerrymandering are still legal. But those living near coal plants wont be breathing easier. Environmentalists wont be cheering another decision announced this morning which puts roadblocks on the ability...
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