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New York’s Toxic Algae Blooms on the Rise | Albany News
New York’s waterways are facing a growing crisis as toxic green blooms—actually cyanobacteria, not algae—spread across over 650 bodies of water, appearing earlier than ever, with reports as early as April. Warming waters, runoff, and extreme weather are fueling their explosive growth, posing serious health risks to humans and animals. Officials urge caution around suspicious water and call for public reporting to track and respond. Scientists are racing to understand the blooms, while state initiatives like the “HAB Roadmap” and major investments in runoff control aim to curb the problem—even…
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