New national guidelines are being developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect swimmers and kayakers from the growing threats posed by toxic algae in lakes and rivers.
Environment
Nov 26, 2015
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Beach sand contains all kinds of microorganisms, including those that can harm human health. Yet current guidelines are focused exclusively on monitoring the levels of microbes in the water.
Environment
Aug 28, 2015
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When it comes to lightning, females are cautious and males are reckless.
Other
Jun 30, 2011
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Samples taken from White Rock Lake showed elevated levels of E. coli after 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into water from Plano, according to a memorandum from the city of Dallas.
Environment
Mar 26, 2024
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Summers are getting hotter as greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere—a problem that's impacting how millions of people enjoy the outdoors during the warmest months of the year, according to one NC State expert.
Environment
Aug 14, 2023
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Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, U.S. national parks logged more than 300 million visits—and that means a lot more people on roads and trails.
Ecology
Jun 21, 2023
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The pandemic offers scientists an undesired, albeit unique opportunity to study the relationship between humans and the environment. The ecology research team at Ca' Foscari University of Venice has recently launched a campaign ...
Environment
Apr 6, 2020
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A national methodology for protecting the sources of drinking water – while accounting for recreational needs in surface water catchments – is being developed by Edith Cowan University researchers.
Environment
Oct 7, 2013
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University of Ulster scientists are collaborating with international research partners to develop a new 'clean' technology to destroy water toxins caused by harmful algal blooms.
Environment
Oct 8, 2012
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Chicago area residents have wondered for years about the health risks of using the Chicago River for recreation. According to a University of Illinois at Chicago study, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, boating and fishing on the ...
Environment
Oct 26, 2011
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