Algae Explosion
Charles J. Kropke speaks with scientists, environmentalists, and legislators on all sides of the issue of the 2016 toxic algae outbreak in the Everglades, an unprecedented local disaster with international implications.
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S1 E101 - 30s
In the summer of 2016, portions of Florida's East and West coasts were blanketed with toxic, foul-smelling blue-green algae. National news media reported the extensive economic and environmental damage. Residents worried about reports linking toxic algae with potential damage to human organs and neurological systems. Delicate estuaries lost invaluable oyster beds, sea grasses and more.
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