Lake Tahoe is known for its beauty ... You can help eliminate this plastic waste and limit microplastic exposure by using less plastic. You can use reusable bottles for your water and coffee.

During the summer, algae in Lake Tahoe are a hot topic. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a […] ...

Lake Tahoe is experiencing large-scale shifts in ultraviolet radiation (UV) as climate change intensifies wet and dry ...

They found microplastic particles in almost every sample tested. Microplastics are defined as plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimeters. They are usually formed through the breakdown of larger ...

Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, ...

The EU has recently targeted microplastic inputs from artificial turf and paint and has passed rules to limit microplastic discharges in wastewater treatment. US states are beginning to regulate ...

Samples are collected and off to the labs following Keep Tahoe Blue’s annual Snapshot Day that occurred on Saturday, May 10, ...

Now, they’re putting their microplastic-filtering device in the hands of everyday consumers — the first step in a bigger plan to get the technology built into every washing machine. CLEANR is set to ...

Large shifts in UV radiation at Lake Tahoe are associated with wet and dry climate extremes, finds a new study.

Growing microplastic pollution poses health risks, but new research offers hope. A study reveals that colorful fruits and vegetables, rich in anthocyanins, may combat microplastic damage.