Extensive algae blooms in the England's lakes: here's why

Windermere has seen extensive algal blooms, attracting attention over its ecological consequences. But this is nothing new.

Stephen Thackeray, Lake Ecologist and Modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology • conversation
Aug. 26, 2022 • ~6 min

Low Water Levels Uncover Many Hidden Objects
VOA Learning English • voa
Aug. 23, 2022 • ~5 min

Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is 'urgently needed,' while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer

Rising concern about possible environmental damage from the active ingredients in sunscreens could have ripple effects on public health if it causes people to use less of them.

Karen Glanz, George A. Weiss University Professor and Director, UPenn Prevention Research Center, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
Aug. 9, 2022 • ~10 min

The westward spread of zebra and quagga mussels shows how tiny invaders can cause big problems

Zebra and quagga mussels entered the Great Lakes in large ships’ ballast water. Now, local boaters and anglers are spreading them into the southern and western US.

Christine Keiner, Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
July 19, 2022 • ~10 min

To reduce harmful algal blooms and dead zones, the US needs a national strategy for regulating farm pollution

Nutrient pollution fouls lakes and bays with algae, killing fish and threatening public health. Progress curbing it has been slow, mainly because of farm pollution.

Donald Scavia, Professor Emeritus of Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan • conversation
July 18, 2022 • ~11 min

As Great Salt Lake Shrinks, Pressure to Do Something Grows
VOA Learning English • voa
July 16, 2022 • ~4 min

More water evaporates from lakes than we thought

About 87% of fresh surface water in liquid form is stored in lakes and reservoirs. Knowing how much evaporates is key to managing these resources.

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 6, 2022 • ~6 min

More water evaporates from lakes than we thought

About 87% of fresh surface water in liquid form is stored in lakes and reservoirs. Knowing how much evaporates is key to managing these resources.

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 6, 2022 • ~6 min

Iraq’s Lake Sawa Dries Up Signaling Water Shortage
VOA Learning English • voa
June 18, 2022 • ~4 min

Restoring the Great Lakes: After 50 years of US-Canada joint efforts, some success and lots of unfinished business

Cleaning up the Great Lakes was a big job when the US and Canada undertook it in 1972. Today it’s far more challenging.

Daniel Macfarlane, Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainability, Western Michigan University • conversation
May 19, 2022 • ~10 min

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