Visitors to Colorado State University’s conservatory in Fort Collins were treated to a special sight over Memorial Day weekend, as a rare eight-year-old corpse flower bloomed for the first time. Footage released by Colorado State University shows a timelapse of the unusual event. The plant, named Cosmo by staff at the Plant Growth Facilities center, […]
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Health department warning of blue-green algae bloom in West Palm area
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is investigating a blue-green algae bloom in the C-17 Canal off Congress Avenue in suburban West Palm Beach and warning the public to avoid contact with the water there. The department is testing samples of the water with the algae, which can produce toxins harmful to […]
It’s rare, it reeks of rotting flesh and it’s about to bloom. Behold the corpse flower at CSU
If you want to see, and smell, something unusual this Memorial Day weekend, then consider this: Colorado State University’s corpse flower, named Cosmo, is expected to bloom for the very first time in its eight-year life. Here’s where it gets a little weird: When it does, it will emit a putrid odor that some liken […]
Why Bloom Energy Stock Keeps Going Up
Why Bloom Energy Surged Today
Shares of fuel cell manufacturer Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) were on the rise today, up 10.1% as of 1 p.m. ET. There wasn’t too much company-specific news today. However, Bloom was highlighted as a top pick in the past weekend’s edition of Barron’s Magazine as a stock poised to benefit from increasing energy demand resulting […]
Lawsuit by former Bloom Trail High School student accuses teacher of sexual assault
A teacher at Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights is accused in a lawsuit of grooming then sexually assaulting a student who attended the school in the early 2000s. The teacher has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is underway, according to the school. The lawsuit, filed May 9 in Cook County […]
Why FuelCell Energy, Bloom, and Clean Energy Fuels Rose Today
Renewable energy stocks surged higher Tuesday after Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) announced receipt of a $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. Plug currently has two hydrogen fuel facilities producing at full capacity, with a third approaching that mark. Plug says the government assistance will help it to “finance the development, construction, […]
State officials warn visitors to avoid Silverwood Lake due to algae bloom
California water officials have issued a “toxic algal bloom” warning, telling people to stay clear of Silverwood Lake until further notice. Blue-green algae blooms, a natural part of the ecosystem, can produce toxins that can make people and animals ill, according to the California Department of Water Resources.