Local Company Developing Algae-Based Biofuel
La Jolla-based Synthetic Genomics Inc. has entered a new research agreement with ExxonMobil Corp., using genomics to develop strains of algae that can be used for biofuel. Full story
Heavy rain ups Lake Erie algae concerns
State officials are concerned that the wet Ohio spring will bring toxic algae problems back to Lake Erie. Full story
Quincy odor mystery solved
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) -- The mystery of the foul odor that's been wafting over coastal Quincy for several weeks has been solved. Full story
Robotic Devices to Measure 'Red Tides' off Northeast
Two new sensors that can detect the presence of algae and the dangerous chemicals the microscopic organisms produce will soon be installed in the Gulf of Maine, off the coast of the U.S. Northeast, in an effort to keep authorities and the public better informed about issues with water quality. Full story
Hayes: 'Like' us on Facebook so we know we're better than pond scum
Chris Hayes shares a recent post from Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., responding to a recent poll that shows just how unpopular he is, and also implores viewers to 'like' the All In page on Facebook.
Manatee death toll rises in Florida even as toxic algae ebbs
TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - A deadly algae bloom that killed a record number of manatees has dissipated, though the death toll for the endangered sea mammals continues to rise, Florida wildlife officials said on Thursday. Full story
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Algae killing Fla. manatees in record numbers
Florida state officials are finding as many as ten dead manatees a day, which experts say is nothing short of a catastrophe, killed by a deadly algae known as the red tide that has infested their winter migration waters. NBC’s Mark Potter reports.
Red algae forces beach closures in Australia
Giant floating swarms of red algae have appeared in Sydney, Australia, forcing authorities to close some beaches. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Lincoln Memorial infested with green algae
Less than a month after the memorial’s extensive renovations, the shallow reflecting pool has been inundated with algae from incoming Tidal Basin water. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reports.
Military Putting $500 Million Toward Alternative Fuels
The U.S. military is spending "green" to go green, using diesel from algae and chicken fat. Is it wasteful spending? Katherine Mangu-Ward, Reason Magazine, and Zachary Karabell, River Twice Research, debate.
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