Pool expert Steve Goodale discusses the issues plaguing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, including algae blooms and peeling lining. He notes a lack of information hinders definitive diagnosis but highlights potential causes like installation issues and water chemistry.
The Trump administration is using hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles to combat algae growth in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This comes after President Trump alleged vandalism, including a 250-foot gash and corrosive chemicals, though an Olympic cyclist was arrested for a misdemeanor charge related to a detached liner.
El Niño has arrived, promising a wet winter in the Southwest and fewer Atlantic hurricanes. However, a potential super El Niño could significantly alter global weather patterns, with implications for disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation.
A new China-Vietnam rail freight route has opened, with the first shipment of 170 tons of calcium hydroxide departing from Guangxi, China, to Vietnam. This route aims to enrich cargo variety and boost trade between the two countries.
