Reposted by Joanna Blaszczak
Harmful algae blooms might not just cause harm in the water. Researchers are working to understand how the toxins produced in these blooms can become airborne and impact people’s health - something boaters and anglers around Lake Erie call "August cough" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Scientists near Lake Erie are studying the health impacts of airborne algae | CBC News
So far, the American-led research has tracked roughly 200 people connected to Lake Erie coastal communities.