The interview with investigative journalist Skyler Fusaro dives into the Great Reflecting Pool Algae Fiasco of 2026, highlighting missteps in accountability and environmental science. Fusaro questions President Trump and contractor John J. Cafaro about the $16 million renovation and its environmental consequences. The discussion reveals a lack of scientific foresight, as the dark paint led to increased algae growth. Ultimately, the fiasco underscores the importance of evidence-based decision-making in public projects, serving as a cautionary tale for future governance in ecological matters.
The incident with the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool highlights significant ecological principles. Following a $16 million renovation that darkened the pool’s surface, the National Park Service utilized hydrogen peroxide and nanobubbler technology to kill the algae. Critics questioned whether these treatments effectively addressed the underlying causes, such as warm water temperatures and nutrient levels promoting algae growth. Experts suggest that improving water circulation, controlling nutrient input, and reconsidering the aesthetics of the pool could provide a more sustainable solution, emphasizing that understanding basic ecology is crucial in addressing such environmental issues.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg established an environmental legacy second to none on the Supreme Court. I’ve explored her legacy by examining a few of her important environmental cases. It meant reading some of her opinions written on key environmental cases over the past 20 years.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) had a profound affect on the world. Not only was she a Supreme Court Justice, but had attained the status of a “rock star.” Like John Lewis, Justice Ginsburg influenced our thinking about justice for all people. Each of these giants of American society believed in the rights for all people, regardless of race or gender. As a result, they did something about it. In this post, I want to explore how RBG affected environmental law. n particular, she was involved in hundreds of cases, and wrote the opinion—majority and dissenting—in many of them. Her case load is impressive. What might surprise you is that she had a lot to say about the environment. She was involved in some landmark cases affecting the Clean Air and the Clean Water Acts.
In this 3 minute remarkable film, two environmental activists, Greta Thunberg, a Swedish high school student, and George Monbiot, a journalist for The Guardian show how solutions to the climate crisis are right in front of us. The solution appears simple, but it must...
From Order to Chaos: The Attack on the EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 under Richard Nixon's administration. Now in 2017, it is likely that at least 25% of the agency will be dismantled by the Authoritarian's administration. This...
