lagoons

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And local deliberations rarely compare the impact of solar farms to common agricultural practices, which can lead to runoff from fertilizers and herbicides, for example, or waste lagoons from concentrated animal feeding operations.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Fish associated with reefs and those that live near the seafloor were more likely to contain microplastics than fish found in lagoons, coastal waters, or the open ocean.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

This is the biggest of 10 lagoons in a mega-city that is facing an acute housing crisis - and where life is becoming increasingly expensive, pushing more people to the margins of society.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

It’s meticulously organized perfection: Its various neighborhoods, gated communities, parks, and street are pristine and feature shallow lagoons and golf courses, palm trees and hibiscus, blue skies and backyard swimming pools.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

“They found him at the fairgrounds. He fell into one of the lagoons and drowned.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros