Officials say toxic algae has appeared in 40 California lakes and waterways, the highest count in state history. ...

Environmental Activist Rob Greenfield in his special-made trash suit. (Rob Greenfield/Facebook) Have you ever thought about how much trash you produce in a month? Well, one environmentalist decided to find out. For 30 days, Rob Greenfield conducted an experiment to see just how much garbage one individual American generates to bring awareness to the waste we produce. Greenfield and wears it as if it's clothing. He puts his trash in a special suit designed by Nancy Judd of, which is...

At a Glance More than 40 California lakes and waterways have been impacted by toxic algae blooms, the most in state history.Water agencies say they've been caught off guard by the blooms, and there's no quick fix for the problem. For the first time in its history, California has reported toxic algae in more than 40 lakes and waterways from Los Angeles to northern parts of the state. The rapid growth of the algae has led to health warnings, as...