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[…]whales, dolphins, and marine life dead on SW FL beaches – The Truth About Red Tide/Blue Green Algae Nightmare And last week, Scott “invited supporters to a popular doughnut shop in northwest Florida but was a no-show to the event after protesters showed up outside.” Keep it classy, […]
[…]into the sea, scientists believe it serves as a potent booster shot for naturally occurring toxic algae blooms, including the devastating red tide. Mike Parsons, a marine scientist and red tide specialist at Florida Gulf Coast University, explains that human activity does not start a red tide. He asks: “Between our use of nutrients and the development of Florida, warming seas and climate change are we poking the bear?”1 Notwithstanding the fact red tides have been recorded in the Gulf for centuries, modern blooms are longer and more destructive thanks to all the man-made runoff coming out of Florida and […]
[…]created piece of technology that can charge your home for years. RELATED ARTICLES: This Algae Battery Might Power a Tesla Car With 200x The Charge Brazilian builds water-powered motorbike gets 310 miles out of 1 liter of water Conventional lead-acid batteries use two lead plates, submerged in a solution of sulfuric acid and water. The sulfuric acid is highly toxic and can burn and damage the environment if the battery leaks. These batteries use a solution of salt water instead of acid and the results are astounding. As opposed to lead-acid batteries, which can only be discharged to about 50% […]
[…]Every Piece of Trash he Generates to his Body Liberland Could Be The First Nation Powered By Algae And lastly, since plastic bags can get caught in the machinery, seize up the motors and maybe even cause a fire, it’s best to just keep your things out of them. Also, sorters don’t have time to rip them open and see what’s inside so, just store your recyclables in a large garbage can instead. While it is true that plastic bags are recyclable, most large grocery store chains have a collection bin where you can drop off all your plastic bags. […]
[…]hybrids to account for at least one-fifth of its vehicle sales by 2025. RELATED ARTICLE: This Algae Battery Might Power a Tesla Car With 200x The Charge Some predict “turbulent times” coming for the auto industry in China but their goal is possible. And it’s not just possible but smart. It’s long past the time that we consume less oil and work toward greener solutions for ourselves, our families and our […]
[…]a massive dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico and turned lakes and rivers fluorescent green with toxic algae from coast to coast. But no. “The polluters hired Tallahassee PR man Ron Sachs’ firm to puff up the narrative that setting pollution limits would Cost Too Much, and they trotted out various loyalists in the Legislature and state government put lipstick on that pig. A fake ‘clean water’ coalition sprung up, made up of the very industries opposing the pollution safeguards. In the end, Gov. Scott got his Department of Environmental Protection to convince the EPA that Florida should set […]
[…]if the spraying isn’t enough, or the impending pipeline, or the water ruined by toxic algae from the sugar plants, now this. A massive sinkhole in Florida has allowed millions of gallons of radioactive water to pour into one of the world’s most productive aquifers. On August 27th, crews in a containment pond at the New Wales Mosaic plant in Mulberry found the sinkhole. From the article: “A field technician found the water level had dropped at one of the ponds, and upon investigation, found a 45-foot hole with seemingly no bottom, WFTS-TV reports. Since then, about 215 million gallons […]
[…]and miscarriages.” RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ We cannot thank her enough for continuing to bring attention to the many crises our environment is suffering through. When is enough, […]
[…]separate the trash correctly.” RELATED ARTICLES: Liberland Could Be The First Nation Powered By Algae Quick Solutions to the Most Common Recycling Mistakes Truly, the benefits of a wasteless society are innumerable. The residents of Kamikatsu used to burn their trash in an open-air incinerator but noticed the devastating effect it was having on the environment and decided to make the change. Neil Seldman, co-founder, and president of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance reminds us that Kamikatsu is not the only near trash less society. “Berkeley, California, which is several hundred thousand people, is close to 80 percent,” he says. “San […]
[…]harmless, if perch eat more zooplankton at a faster rate, then there is less zooplankton to eat algae. This, in turn, causes algae blooms. In addition, more fearless fish will expose themselves to more predators, which could then impact the perch population.” These systems aren’t as delicate as flowers but overloading them with human drugs is too much because they have no way out. And it’s not just happening in the Sound. Scientists have also found intersex fish in polluted parts of the Potomac River which they believe is due to estrogen from birth control and menopause meds, in the […]
[…]it’s also “…a major source of pollution, responsible for red tide, toxic algae blooms and killing wildlife.” Thankfully, up in the northern part of the state, residents are resisting a man who wants to mine phosphate near their homes. Check out the report […]
[…]mining, and energy projects. RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ Globally, the deadliest sector was mining, which accounted for 43 fatalities. Meanwhile, there was a dramatic acceleration in the number of deaths related to water resources, which rose from four in 2017 to 17 last year. Global Witness linked 40 of the killings to state security forces. A similar number was directly attributed to private actors including, hitmen, criminal gangs, and landowners. RELATED STORY: NEW TIMES: Video shows dirty stormwater pumped into Florida bay and swallowed by manatee In addition to […]
[…]I still get that bill.”1 RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ There has been no word from city officials on whether residents will be offered any adjustment on their water bill, or if the city will begin supplying them with free, bottled water. The city, who maintains the particles in the water are not a health threat, has said they will consider both possibilities. Wheeler said: “From standpoint of water quality required under safe water drinking act, the water meets that criteria.”1 The city explained to frustrated residents that they feel […]
[…]‘Big Sugar’s’ known pollutants runoff from Lake Okeechobee causing the toxic algae bloom, the millions of gallons of chemical fertilizers and pesticides used on Florida lawns, or Turkey Pointe’s leaking nuclear facility that we broke to you before the mainstream media did, children are dying of cancer in Southwest Florida at an alarming rate. In fact, they have a 36% higher risk for cancer compared to the rest of the state. That’s the word from some highly respected journals in pediatric cancer. But at this time, after reviewing the data, Florida DOH doesn’t see any elevated risk of pediatric cancer for kids in […]
Thank you so much to Erin Brockovich for bringing this to our attention. We’ve been talking a lot about this issue and will continue to until our elected officials start taking this problem and all of us, seriously. RELATED STORY: ABC: Dangerous bacteria: Vibro Vulnificus in Florida ocean hospitalizes 13, kills 3 870,000 gallons of raw sewage spill into Florida river Having lived here in Florida for nearly two decades, I feel everyone needs to know this story. It affects not just Florida but the nation and world. And it saddens and angers me more than you can possibly […]
[…]pipe been spewing wastewater? RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ The city reported the discharge to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection who said they would now start collecting water quality samples “at multiple locations within several miles of the incident,” and will continue to until the water quality returns to its pre-spill conditions. Ashley L. Gardner, a communications specialist with the state agency said they would hold the facility accountable, identify any necessary restoration and/or remediation actions, and potentially enforce “fines and penalties for associated violations.” RELATED STORY: Florida legislators OK plan […]
[…]and gathering data. As a result, his hypothesis was correct: the bacteria from Lake O water caused algae blooms affecting the seagrass.” Something he now says has gotten worse, “From my data, I said I think the seagrass is dying faster than before, because it didn’t have as much time to grow back and it doesn’t have the protection it needs. RELATED STORY: Toxic Lake: The Untold Story of Lake Okeechobee Ashton plans to do a follow-up project this year on the same topic for his TV production class. RELATED STORY: Ties Between ‘Red Tide Expert’ (MOTE) and Florida Polluter […]
[…]trial According to environmentalists, the spraying may be contributing to the state’s algae problem and fueling the red tide. However, at Lake Okeechobee, anglers say there’s another issue: the fish. RELATED STORY: Florida man does stunning rap about red tide and big sugar. Must watch. FWC says it will hold several public meetings so officials can gather the communities input. At this time, we do not have any information on when or where those meetings will take place. Once that info becomes available, we will update you. SOURCE: WPTV, NBC […]
[…]STORY: Florida Department of Health emails show agency struggled to manage toxic algae crisis The Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputy had pulled the pair over after they didn’t stop for a stop sign. But after asking for the driver’s license, registration and insurance card, “Michael Clemons, 22, told deputies he and his passenger, Ariel Machan-Le Quire, 25, were trying to collect frogs and snakes from under the overpass.”1 Not a big deal. Right? RELATED STORY: Orlando Sentinel: Coal plants linked to huge cancer spike, says massive lawsuit The deputy asked permission to search the bags in the truck to make sure […]
[…]could do a Superfund cleanup of any chemicals found. RELATED STORY: Poisoned by the river: Toxic algae and the fight to save dogs on the Florida Coast The EPA’s investigation should take about six months but the Army Corps of Engineers will take a year before they decide whether or not to start the cleanup. RELATED STORY: One terrifying theory as to what’s really is happening in Florida That’s right. They might decide to do nothing. Can you believe they get to potentially ignore the site entirely? Is anyone else mad about that? I’m not sure how much more we […]
