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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 […]
[…]ARTICLE: Public blasts DEP over new water toxins limits During 2016’s toxic summer, the algae was so thick you could see it from space. “Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, occur naturally and thrive in warm, calm water. Two conditions work against eradicating it: climate change and political inertia. As the climate warms, toxic algae blooms are proliferating worldwide—from eastern China, which has seen some of the largest algae blooms on Earth, to the American West, where sludge covering almost the entire surface of Lake Utah is raising questions about the safety of fruits and vegetables irrigated with algae-infested water.” […]
[…]about red tide and big sugar. Must watch. RELATED STORY: Experts point to red tide, blue-green algae for some problems in SWFL’s bee population “A part of studying Red Tide is sending underwater gliders — drones that operate like submarines — out to sample for Red Tide algae below the surface. Kirkpatrick said her organization is working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of South Florida and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on plotting out where to send those drones. Another section of the same federal agency was investigating how Red Tide killed the dolphins […]
[…]Department of Health and the Visit Florida (a tourism agency) to work together to address algae problems, creates the Blue-Green Algae Task Force and the Office of Environmental Accountability and Transparency, and will direct the Department of Environmental Protection to appoint a chief science officer to research and analyze environmental concerns. And, one of the biggest priorities he will deal with will be to reduce nutrients flowing into Lake Okeechobee and to treat them before they flow downstream (because algae feeds off these pollutants). RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ It’s potentially […]
[…]with phosphorus and other toxins from manure and fertilizer is to blame for creating the toxic algae blooms that have become commonplace “from the Great Lakes to Chesapeake Bay.” RELATED ARTICLE: Solar powered floating farm can produce 20 tons of vegetables every day Just this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or NOAA) reported that this year’s Gulf of Mexico dead zone is the largest ever measured, covering 8,776 square miles. RELATED ARTICLE: Stop dumping offshore fracking waste into the Gulf of Mexico! Matt Rota, Senior Policy Director for Gulf Restoration Network, said, “This massive dead zone shows that current efforts from States […]
[…]closure refers to water contact and does not prohibit use of the sand portion of a beach. The algae can cause rashes, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.”1 RELATED STORY: Florida Department of Health emails show agency struggled to manage toxic algae crisis According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), harmful algal blooms (HABS) occur in every U.S. coastal and Great Lakes state. They happen in fresh, salt and brackish water bodies when algae colonies “grow out of control and produce toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, shellfish, marine mammals and birds.” RELATED STORY: Seven dogs fall […]
[…]that’s wrong with the Agency of Agriculture’s attitude toward the natural world. Blue-green algae is not algae, it’s bacteria. The Agency of Ag continues to flash their ignorance and wear it as if it’s a badge of honor. That the Agency of Agriculture would be unaware of the distinction (between cyanobacteria and algae) is extremely unsettling. Algae is part of the food chain, and duckweed is part of the habitat.” An additional concern with atrazine is when its concentrations are highest in Vermont waterways: when many fish and amphibian species are hatching and therefore most susceptible to developing intersex […]
[…]River County, as well as “at ‘medium’ levels (between 100,000 and 1 million algae cells per liter) at Nance Park in Indialantic, in Melbourne Beach,” and elsewhere in Indian River and Broward counties. “Red tide has killed fish for months on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Some biologists thought Hurricane Michael might help to break up that algae bloom. But runoff from hurricanes also can recharge the nutrients washing back into the Gulf, spreading red tide’s deadly impact over an even wider area. … I think right now, with the attention that this bloom that’s been going on in Southwest Florida for […]
[…]Sugar shares part of the blame, “And even though they deny that the Red Tide is fed by green algae that originates from land-based, human activities, peer-reviewed, published research proves this fact.” “The NRA gets most of the attention these days. But few industries have more power over politicians from both parties than Big Sugar (my emphasis). For years, sugar interests have plied Florida politicians with money, favors — even secretive trips to a private hunting lodge in Texas. And it has paid off nicely. In return for the largesse at both the Congressional and state level, the politicians give sugar what it wants […]
[…]it’s not just at Boca Grande, it’s all over Florida. RELATED STORY: As Toxic Algae Chokes Fla Waters Into State of Emergency, Petition Urges Chain to Drop Big Sugar Charter boat captain Chris Oneill, who counted more than 40 endangered Goliath Groupers washed up on the beach, ranging from 10 pounds to 400 pounds, said, “I haven’t been able to fish for a week, since mid-last week, because fish started dying and we’re not going to take people out here and subject them to these conditions because there are potential health concerns as well. Black grouper, gag grouper, red grouper, trout, […]
[…]sugar companies has said Putnam and Big Sugar are “tied at the hip.” RELATED STORY: As Toxic Algae Chokes Fla Waters Into State of Emergency, Petition Urges Chain to Drop Big Sugar But not Putnam. And, rather than answer why Putnam is still taking sugar money when the industry is so unpopular, his campaign spokeswoman deflected and pointed out that other candidates took sugar contributions in prior campaigns and then said they were all “are fueled by out-of-state special interests” but that Putnam was “the only candidate who isn’t controlled by the Washington swamp.” (WHAT?? Sure. Ok, lady.) So, knowing that […]
[…]now, since “Phosphorus is one of the nutrients that fuels green toxic algae”2 they’re seeing outbreaks in areas where they’ve never seen it before in the river. Not a great idea after all. RELATED STORY: Governor Scott declares state of emergency over algae bloom on Fla. west coast The St. Johns River, which is more than 310 miles long and begins in Indian River County just west of Vero Beach, only drops in elevation by about 27 feet over the 310 mile journey, and most of that drop is in the first 100 miles,”3 right where the sludge is being dumped. […]
[…]whales, dolphins, and marine life dead on SW FL beaches – The Truth About Red Tide/Blue Green Algae Nightmare Brittany Merring, one of the event organizers, said: “We need to be aware because it’s going affect all of us. You may not think about it, you might live 10 to 15 miles from the beach. But eventually, it’s going affect your children, affect your drinking water, and your future. So we need to just continuously share, keep the momentum going. Keep it peaceful, keep politics aside so we can come together and stand as one.” She said the line of […]
[…]STORY: This candidate for Florida governor is the only one taking money from Big Sugar despite algae bloom controversy RELATED STORY: NBC: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’ (NOTE: The video below is an older one (can you believe the news doesn’t have a new one out!?) and yet, they were talking about the SAME ISSUE back then. And nothing has changed. It’s time for our lawmakers to deal with this toxic algea and red tide.) “The Florida Department of Health reports 13 people have contracted the bacteria and 3 have died from the […]
[…]the highway is littered with their corpses. While some people blamed the toxic green algae and red tide for the deaths along the stretch from Fort Myers to Naples, the truth is, no one is sure what happened. (Also, how much more can the animals and our environment in Florida take before it becomes a wasteland? What are our officials doing and thinking? When is enough, enough?) Local CBS affiliate, WINK, spoke to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission who said, “The FWC has a place on our website to report bird die offs [and a place to] fill out […]
[…]as necessary. Many are also concerned about how these discharges could be spreading blue-green algae to nearby canals and rivers. (Some already appeared destroyed with thousands of marine life washed up dead on the shores). To read more about the epidemic that is now affecting far more than Florida- go here https://healthnutnews.com/?s=algae We’re thinking of SW Florida especially which is totally devastated. We personally interviewed folks on video who just bought there and now cannot even go outside their house. They cannot sell and may end up in foreclosure. Developers (and some of our readers state that even real estate agents) […]
[…]also be in jeopardy. But this could not happen at a worse time; thanks to the statewide Red Tide algae crisis, nearly 200 manatees have died this year so the need for the zoo’s manatee care facility is critical. 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 However, according to a zoo employee who has worked with Ball in the past, this behavior should come as no surprise: “‘I and many others have had issues with his style of medical care […]
[…]is grown right at Ground Zero and the starter or (yeast) which is the Cyanobacteria or (blue/green algae) made by Argenol in Ft. Myers. They want to start processing and pumping the Cyanobacteria into the ground at the north of Lake Okeechobee where they can hold it in the bedrock. It will be just like brewing a huge batch of whiskey/alcohol but in just a fraction of the time that the Earth needs to make oil. The north end of Lake O is where we believe they had their first major spill of this super- algae Cyanobacteria. The State of […]
[…]the bay by basically blocking light from the seagrass on the floor of Biscayne Bay. It allows algae to then grow, further blocking sun from the seagrass, which is the habitat for the Biscayne Bay nursery. Manatees eat seagrass; small baby fish hide out in seagrass. There’s this tremendous ecosystem of life that is being destroyed because we are killing off the seagrass.”1 RELATED STORY: Poisoned by the river: Toxic algae and the fight to save dogs on the Florida Coast – Rachel Silverstein, the Miami Waterkeeper executive director (they advocate for clean water) shares his concerns, “Stormwater runoff from […]
[…]communicate. Top Food Sources of DHA DHA is mainly found in seafood, such as fish, shellfish and algae. Several types of fish and fish products are excellent sources, providing up to several grams per serving. These include: Mackerel. Salmon. Herring. Sardines. Caviar. Some fish oils, such as cod liver oil, can provide as much as 1 gram of DHA in one tablespoon (10–15 ml). Just keep in mind that some fish oils may also be high in vitamin A, which can be harmful in large amounts. DHA may also be present in small amounts in meat and dairy from grass-fed animals, […]
[…]protect enough area. This entire thing is a mess. Elevated levels of phosphorus contribute to algae growths and excessive algal growth leads to eutrophication (when the water becomes rich in dissolved nutrients and deficient in oxygen- and animals die from a lack of oxygen). There are a host of serious concerns related to too much phosphorus in our waters: Risk to human safety from the threat of harmful algae blooms near drinking water intakes Unstable fish communities Declines in property values from loss of recreational opportunities and aesthetics Disruptions in food web that cause negative impacts on species and their […]
[…]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 […]
