blue-green
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Experts are testing out a new method that could see a way to tackle blue-green algae blooms.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
GUILIN, China—More than a millennium ago, the Tang dynasty writer Han Yu said of Guilin’s landscape, “The river forms a blue-green silk ribbon, the mountains are like jade hairpins.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
About 40 notice boards alerting visitors to blue-green algae blooms, which can produce toxins that make humans ill and be fatal to pets, will be installed at Windermere, in the Lake District.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
As well as explaining what blue-green algae looks like, the notices will provide guidance on where to find current information about blooms and how to report suspected sightings using the Bloomin' Algae app, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Off to the right, the Hudson River lay blue-green and quiet, glinting under the sun.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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