TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As the water in our lakes, rivers, and ponds warms this season, the dangers of blue-green algae may make itself known. But what is this microorganism? “Blue-green algae are ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – During the summer, algae in Lake Tahoe is a hot topic. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or ...

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST — If a boating trip to Silver Glen Run is in your plans, take note: The Florida Department of Health in Lake County has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new cooking oil you didn’t know you needed. Dotdash Meredith / Janet Maples There’s a new cooking oil in town, folks. Algae ...

There’s a hidden danger hiding in the waters of some lakes this summer. As we head into summer, new and seasoned dog owners alike will be heading to fields, parks, and green spaces to let their dogs ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- An invasive algae has been found in part of the AuSable River. Meteorologist Trevor Roubadeaux explains the potential impact on the ecosystem and how you can prevent ...

The other day, during a particularly brutal heatwave near my home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I took my dog, Ollie, on a shaded hike that ran alongside a stream. After being cooped up inside for a ...

WHILE THE IDEA of algae oil sounds pretty gross to us, the substance has been popping up left and right online recently. Could something as repulsive sounding as oil made from algae really have enough ...

In the olden days, there were limited options when it came to cooking oils. Folks might have used lard or whatever they had on hand and called it a day. But those days are over. Grocery stores are now ...

A beloved pond on Martha's Vineyard is being choked by toxic algae, but a new piece of technology could help save it. Every year tens of thousands of people flock to Martha's Vineyard for the sun, the ...