Sargassum, a type of seaweed, is accumulating in record amounts this year and heading toward beaches in Florida and the Caribbean. Experts weigh in on the dangers of sargassum and whether it can ruin your beach vacation.
A large mass of an algal organism called sargassum is hitting Florida this week, causing a foul smell, and raising further concerns about the mounting effects of climate change on coasts.
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.