Trump’s Reflecting Pool Turns Green as Algae Blooms Surprise No One
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The shallow, sun-warmed waters of the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool are a perfect breeding ground for algae in summer. Recent renovations to the pool may have actually sped up the bloom, experts say. Scientists were not surprised by the green tint that clouded the water—and the view—near the White House.