EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 3 MIN
Algae clouded Trump’s vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren’t surprised
from WAMU · host Rachel Treisman
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
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The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
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The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
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