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fromNature
1 week ago

Ancient DNA reveals farming led to more human diseases

DNA extracted from human teeth indicates that agriculture increased human exposure to infectious diseases. Pathogens from animals became prominent only 6,500 years ago in Eurasia.
Science
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

OPINION: Brittany's killer seaweed reveals the dirty secret of French farming

The ecological calamity at the Plage de Saint-Maurice has been 40 years in the making, with nitrogen-drenched effluent from Breton farms contributing to dangerous rotting seaweed.
Environment
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

PODCAST: The story of Brittany's killer algae and where you can avoid the tourists in France

In Brittany, toxic green algae has been linked to the tragic death of a jogger, prompting concerns for public health and implications for local farmers.
France news
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fromwww.bournemouthecho.co.uk
4 months ago

Toxic threat warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers

Keep dogs on leads near lakes and rivers to avoid toxic blue-green algae.
Toxic algae can be fatal to pets and livestock if ingested, even in small quantities.
Pets
fromwww.bournemouthecho.co.uk
4 months ago

Toxic threat warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers

Keep dogs on leads near lakes and rivers to avoid toxic blue-green algae.
Toxic algae can be fatal to pets and livestock if ingested, even in small quantities.
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Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Rite of spring: Dog-killing algae makes an early appearance in Austin waterways - Austin Monitor

Toxic blue-green algae blooms in Austin's Lady Bird Lake may pose serious health risks due to rising temperatures and drought.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Adult pelicans are falling victim to toxic algae bloom. Now their babies are starving, too

"It is unusual for us to receive such a high volume of chicks that are this young. Many are very young birds, not fully grown, and do not seem to understand how to feed themselves."
NYC parents
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Napster Still Exists, Somehow Just Sold for $207 Million

The toxic algae bloom affecting California's coast is causing serious health issues for sea lions, resulting in seizures, stillbirths, and unusual aggression towards humans.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Surfer attacked by 'demonic' sea lion amid toxic algal bloom in California

"Its mouth gaped wide, teeth flashing, and its eyes locked onto me with an unsettling ferocity," LaMendola wrote.
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