New Algae Blooms Suffocating Chesapeake Crabs
Dramatic blooms of algae are choking the Chesapeake Bay and killing crabs and fish.
Source: Baltimore Sun, 08/09/2008
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"Trump Picks A Potomac River Site For ‘Heroes’ Statue Garden"
"President Donald Trump said Friday that he plans to build a statue garden of “American heroes” at a park location along the Potomac River near the Tidal Basin in Washington."
Source: E&E News, 05/19/2026
"Data Centers Drive 76% Surge In PJM Power Prices"
"The findings highlight inflationary pressures on electricity costs in mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. “The price impacts on customers have been very large and are not reversible,” the grid market monitor said."
Source: E&E News, 05/19/2026
"Trump Reflecting Pool Paint Job Draws New Lawsuit Over Review"
"The Trump administration unlawfully began painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool basin blue without conducting the required consultations before altering a registered historic landmark, a new lawsuit alleged Monday."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 05/13/2026
National Seashores Are a Secret Summer Treasure
While less heralded than its national park system, the United States abounds in waterfront treasures that are part of the national seashore and lakeshore program. The latest TipSheet takes you on a guided tour of more than a dozen, from barrier islands and dunes to tidepools and turtles. Plus, a half-dozen reporting ideas for your own region.
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Soil at DC Golf Course Where WH Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals
"Soil at a public golf course in Washington where the Trump administration dumped debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, according to data released by the National Park Service."
Source: New York Times, 05/05/2026
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