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Nanobubbles help this lakeside cope with toxic algae — and the changing climate

Jun 5, 2024
As climate change warms water, algae is killing fish and plants in U.S. lakes, including California's Lake Elsinore. New tech could save them.
After a new investment and a wet winter, Lake Elsinore is the bluest and cleanest it’s been in years.
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Study finds persistent coal ash pollution in lakes

Oct 3, 2022
Climate events like more intense hurricanes are spreading the byproduct of burning coal to water used for drinking and recreation.
The coal ash left behind when coal is burned for electricity contains carcinogens and neurotoxins. Wind turbines, like the one above, are favored as an alternative by advocates of battling climate change and reducing pollution.
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New law could make California fishing licenses more user friendly

Jun 20, 2017
For all its ocean docks, lakes, river and streams, the state has the fewest people who go fishing per capita.
A fisherman casts his line into the Sacramento River.
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Texas lake businesses booming again after long drought

May 12, 2016
Now that water levels are up, the businesses on Lake Travis are seeing better days.
From 2010 to 2015, Texas faced a severe drought. Lake Travis was down to one-third of its water levels. 
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