Back in Scotland and Understanding toxic algae

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This is the new account “Planetwild” by @stef1 and @myskye. This account is about collecting Steem for the PlanetWild project. That's why I'm going to post once a day. Everything we get together here (Steem, SBD, SP) goes to the project. Then let's see what we can do here...

 

 

So the holiday is over and we are back in Scotland. I hope you are all doing well and have lots of positive energy for 2024.

 

 

 

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Understanding toxic algae: A deadly phenomenon

 

 

Do you remember the episode of The Simpsons where toxic waste from the Springfield Power Plant leaked into Nuclear Lake, accidentally creating Blinky the three-eyed fish and other monstrosities? Well unfortunately this cartoon wasn’t far off from real life.

Today, more than a half of the world’s rivers are polluted. Pollution (including pharmaceutical pollution), industry and urban development are the main culprits. The impact we have on rivers is a big problem for the environment and human health. When a rivers’ balance is disturbed, toxic algae can bloom freely, allowing bacteria and parasites to flourish, killing wildlife. The results can be devastating.

Rivers are vital ecosystems

Healthy river ecosystems are crucial for both people and wildlife. Many plants, animals, humans and insects depend on rivers for drinking water. Every drop of water we drink connects us to a river system somewhere in the world.

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