Algal Blooms

This week, we discuss the harmful algal blooms that are sweeping the coasts of Florida, as well as the people playing politics as the death toll increases. 

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

 

Sources

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931

https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/23/some-critics-place-algae-blame-on-sugar-farming-industry/

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-ahurricane14sep14-story.html

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/02/us/sea-turtles-florida-red-tide-wxc-trnd/index.html

https://www.flgov.com/2018/07/09/gov-scott-issues-emergency-order-to-combat-algal-blooms-in-south-florida/

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/politics/2018/08/03/rick-scott-and-bill-nelson-battle-over-algae-blooms/864227002/

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/sources-and-solutions

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/06/only-one-candidate-for-governor-still-takes-money-from-big-sugar-adam-putnam/

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https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=A1200&recipdetail=S&sortorder=U&mem=Y&cycle=2018