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Algae Defined
Small organisms, mostly living in water, some of which are considered plants and some of which are considered protists. Many of them only have one cell. Algae is eaten by many aquatic animals. Terrestrial (land) algae is shelter and food for small animals like springtails and mites.
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Invasive species bills stuck in Congress
Published August 28, 2008, 10:31 am, AG Weekly
WASHINGTON - Tiny foreign mussels assault drinking water sources in California and Nevada. A deadly fish virus spreads swiftly through the Great Lakes and beyond. Japanese shore crabs make a home for themselves in Long Island Sound, more than 6,000 miles away.
Farm-to-fuel initiative takes shape in Osceola
Published August 28, 2008, 7:00 am, Orlando Business Journal
Development of Destiny -- a proposed self-contained eco-sustainable city near Yeehaw Junction in Osceola County -- may be 25 years away, but a small portion of the property is home to a farm-to-fuel initiative.
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Published August 28, 2008, 6:54 am, Sonoma Index-Tribune
West Nile virus does not appear to be a relevant worry at the Plaza Duck Pond. Last week Sonoma City Councilmember Ken Brown met with environmental experts to discuss the status of the Plaza duck pond, looking at both the health of the birds and the cleanliness of the water.
City mulls duck pond problems
Published August 28, 2008, 6:52 am, Sonoma Index-Tribune
CITY WORKER, Luis Cruz runs hoses from the city's duck pond. David Bolling/Index-Tribune Concerns for the biological health of the Sonoma Duck Pond, and plans to ramp up public education about the city's natural environment inspired an impromptu Plaza meeting Wednesday involving Councilmember Ken Brown and a group of citizens interested in promoting "the real nature of Sonoma."
LETTERS to the editor: August 29, 2008
Published August 28, 2008, 5:27 am, Collier Citizen
Dear Editor: I read Russell Tuff’s column, “Property taxes down...” and I guess it depends on where you live and how you look at it.
Question remains: How is the lake being contaminated?
Published August 28, 2008, 5:00 am, The Beaver County Times
BRIGHTON TWP. — About the only things floating on the surface of the lake at Bradys Run Park these days are geese.
Facades: A Source Of Water Pollution
Published August 28, 2008, 4:14 am, Medical News Today
For many years, fingers have been pointed at agriculture whenever pesticides are detected in rivers and streams. Studies carried out by Eawag and Empa now show that built-up areas also account for a considerable proportion of such inputs. For example, substances can be leached out of facade renders and paints by rainwater and enter the environment, where they may have toxic effects on organisms.
Developer looks to a greener New Urbanism
Published August 27, 2008, 9:02 pm, BizJournals
Delray Beach developer Anthony V. Pugliese III is envisioning a greener future, one where people can live and work without ever having to get in their car.
Health risk from oil spill "unlikely"
Published August 27, 2008, 6:52 pm, Mindanao Times
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) in the Davao Region allayed health fears following the reported oil spill from the wreckage of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules cargo plane that plunged into the Davao Gulf last Monday.
It"s time for blue-green algae blooms
Published August 27, 2008, 10:29 am, Nipawin Journal
Swimming, drinking water, or eating fish from certain bodies of water could be harmful to your health, according to The Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. Livestock and other animals could also be at risk.
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Thu Aug 28
- Algae expert appointed director of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels : Biofuels Digest
- Cultivating Algae for Liquid Fuel Production: Algae
- Gassing up With Garbage: After years of false starts, a new industry selling motor fuel made from waste is getting a big push in the U.S., with the first commercial sales possible within months.
- Sayre_news_rel ease_Aug08.pdf (application/p df Object): Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels Taps Dr. Richard Sayre, Leading Biofuels Researcher, As Director. He'll be studying algae.
Wed Aug 27
- Solazyme Grows $45M for Algae Fuel " Earth2Tech
- Oilgae.com - Biodiesel from Algae Oil - Information, News, Links for ...
- National Algae Association
- Oil From Algae - Index
- Investing in Algae Biofuel
Tue Aug 26
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