<p>Lake Tahoe's pristine shores witnessed an unwelcome scene as a winter storm deposited thousands of small plastic styrofoam beads. Originating from the remnants of a disintegrated floating dock, the beads posed a significant environmental threat to the popular Incline Village beaches. The storm's waves scattered the beads on the shoreline.</p>

<p>Clean Up the Lake, a local non-profit, led efforts to tackle the pollution with at least two dozen volunteers. The beads, believed to be expanded polystyrene, proved challenging due to their size and integration into sand and snow. Cleanup involved various tools, including pasta strainers, buckets, leaf blowers, and shop vacuums. Despite extensive efforts, only around 90 per cent&nbsp;of the beads were successfully removed, leaving thousands still embedded in the environment.</p>

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<h2><strong>Origins of the plastic beads</strong></h2>

<p>The plastic beads are presumed remnants of a floating dock that disintegrated into at least 100,000 pieces, likely upon contact with a boat ramp.</p>

<p>Clean Up the Lake founder Colin West told the Guardian&nbsp;that&nbsp;the beads has a detrimental effect on&nbsp;aquatic life and the environment. Their breakdown into microplastics exacerbates existing environmental concerns for Lake Tahoe.</p>

<p>This incident marks the second documented plastic bead pollution event in recent years for Clean Up the Lake. The non-profit advocates for a suspension in the use of such plastics in docks and lake projects.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Swimming craze in minus-degree temperature in China's Harbin</strong></p>

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<p>Despite sustained efforts over decades, pollution remains a persistent problem in Lake Tahoe. Clean Up the Lake has removed over 61,000 pounds of litter since 2018, conducting numerous dives to address trash in the lake's depths. Additionally, Lake Tahoe exhibits high concentrations of microplastics, ranking among the highest globally in recent research.</p>

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Lake Tahoe's pristine shores witnessed an unwelcome scene as a winter storm deposited thousands of small plastic styrofoam beads. Originating from the remnants of a disintegrated floating dock, the beads posed a significant environmental threat to the popular Incline Village beaches.

Lake Tahoe's pristine shores witnessed an unwelcome scene as a winter storm deposited thousands of small plastic styrofoam beads. Originating from the remnants of a disintegrated floating dock, the beads posed a significant environmental threat to the popular Incline Village beaches. The storm's waves scattered the beads on the shoreline. Clean Up the Lake, a local non-profit, led efforts to tackle the pollution with at least two dozen volunteers. The beads, believed to be expanded polystyrene, proved challenging due to their size and integration into sand and snow. Cleanup involved various tools, including pasta strainers, buckets, leaf blowers, and shop vacuums. Despite extensive efforts, only around 90 per cent of the beads were successfully removed, leaving thousands still embedded in the environment. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CLEAN UP THE LAKE (@cleanupthelake) × Also read | World's oldest forest found in US: First-ever investigation reveals ages of ancient plants, trees Origins of the plastic beads The plastic beads are presumed remnants of a floating dock that disintegrated into at least 100,000 pieces, likely upon contact with a boat ramp. Clean Up the Lake founder Colin West told the Guardian that the beads has a detrimental effect on aquatic life and the environment. Their breakdown into microplastics exacerbates existing environmental concerns for Lake Tahoe. This incident marks the second documented plastic bead pollution event in recent years for Clean Up the Lake. The non-profit advocates for a suspension in the use of such plastics in docks and lake projects. Also watch | Swimming craze in minus-degree temperature in China's Harbin Despite sustained efforts over decades, pollution remains a persistent problem in Lake Tahoe. Clean Up the Lake has removed over 61,000 pounds of litter since 2018, conducting numerous dives to address trash in the lake's depths. Additionally, Lake Tahoe exhibits high concentrations of microplastics, ranking among the highest globally in recent research. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Lake Tahoe blanketed in styrofoam, thousands of ‘detrimental’ beads swarm the water body. VIDEO

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are one couple that never fails to amaze us with their love-filled vacation pictures. The most recent photos, shared by actor and musician Nick Jonas, show the couple enjoying a sailing trip on a yacht over Lake Tahoe.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are one couple that never fails to amaze us with their love-filled vacation pictures. The most recent photos, shared by actor and musician Nick Jonas, show the couple enjoying a sailing trip on a yacht over Lake Tahoe. Priyanka joined Nick for his weekend golf championship and we got to see some beautiful pictures from their trip. The loved-up couple can be seen enjoying the golden hour on a yacht, and we are sure they must have spent a good amount of time amidst the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe. Nick captioned his post, "Magic Hour." Take a look at Nick Jonas' post:- View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) × Priyanka is wearing a full-length pop orange-coloured co-ord set layered under a black jacket and sunglasses. On the other hand, Nick opted for a basic black T-shirt and joggers, a puffer jacket, and a cap. Meanwhile, they were twinning in white sneakers. On Saturday, Priyanka was seen cheering for Nick as he played golf at the American Century Championship in Nevada. Singer Justin Timberlake and actor Miles Teller were among the participants. Nick also shared pics with actor Miles Teller from the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) × Also Read: Priyanka Chopra - Nick Jonas daughter's name revealed, and it's an ode to their cultures One of the fan accounts shared photos and videos of the couple having quality time at the championship. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerry x Mimi 😍 (@jerryxmimi) × Priyanka and Nick tied the knot in December 2018 and embraced parenthood earlier this year with the birth of their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. On Friday, Priyanka shared a new photograph of her daughter where the actor and her friend were seen posing with their babies on their laps. Yet again, Priyanka made sure to not reveal her baby’s face and added a white heart emoji over the picture. Speaking of Priyanka’s work life, the actor has some interesting international projects lined up, such as ‘It's All Coming Back To Me’, and the series ‘Citadel’ which will be released on the streaming platform Amazon Prime. While in Bollywood, she will be starring in filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s next ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ alongside Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy romantic time during ‘magic hour' in Lake Tahoe, see pics 

Meanwhile divers and volunteers in the United States have spent a year pulling out 12.5 tons of litter and debris from lake Tahoe. The beauty spot attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

Lake Tahoe: Home to huge garbage problem, scuba divers collect pounds of trash

<p>Thousands of residents and tourists in communities near popular US tourist spot Lake Tahoe have fled as the Caldor fire roared closer.</p>

<p>Pushed by strong winds, the Caldor Fire crossed two major highways and burned mountain cabins as it swept down slopes into the Tahoe Basin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thick smoke prevented air firefighting operations periodically last week. But since then, nearly two dozen helicopters and three air tankers dumped thousands of gallons of water and retardant on the fire.</p>

<p>More than 15,000 firefighters are battling dozens of California blazes, with help from out-of-state crews.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dry fuel and up-slope canyon winds helped fan the fire over almost 10,000 more acres since Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fire, which has spread across 177,260 acres (71,740 hectares), is 14 per cent&nbsp;contained. More than 600 structures have been destroyed, and at least 33,000 more were threatened.</p>

<p>Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas, including a portion of El Dorado County south of Lake Tahoe. The lake borders Nevada and is a beloved area in which to swim, hike and camp.</p>

<p>Evacuations were ordered for all of South Lake Tahoe, which has approximately 22,000 residents. First responders went door to door urging people to leave, and local jails were also emptied, the California Office of Emergency Services said.</p>

<p>The Caldor fire has damaged 39 residential, commercial and other structures while destroying over 472 so far. The fire has also led to five injuries to firefighters and civilians, according to the department's website.</p>

<p>The western United States is burning at an alarming rate, with over 2,700 square miles blackened by late August in California alone,&nbsp;more than double the area consumed by this time in an average year.</p>

<p>The fires are being driven by a historic drought that has left swathes of the region parched, as man-made climate change takes a visible,&nbsp;and painful&nbsp;toll and people living in the area are forced to flee.</p>

<p>California, which typically has experienced its peak fire season in late summer and fall, is already on pace to see more of its landscape go up in flames this year than last, the worst year on record.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Thousands of residents and tourists in communities near popular US tourist spot Lake Tahoe have fled as the Caldor fire roared closer. Pushed by strong winds, the Caldor Fire crossed two major highways and burned mountain cabins as it swept down slopes into the Tahoe Basin.

Thousands of residents and tourists in communities near popular US tourist spot Lake Tahoe have fled as the Caldor fire roared closer. Pushed by strong winds, the Caldor Fire crossed two major highways and burned mountain cabins as it swept down slopes into the Tahoe Basin. Thick smoke prevented air firefighting operations periodically last week. But since then, nearly two dozen helicopters and three air tankers dumped thousands of gallons of water and retardant on the fire. More than 15,000 firefighters are battling dozens of California blazes, with help from out-of-state crews. Dry fuel and up-slope canyon winds helped fan the fire over almost 10,000 more acres since Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The fire, which has spread across 177,260 acres (71,740 hectares), is 14 per cent contained. More than 600 structures have been destroyed, and at least 33,000 more were threatened. Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas, including a portion of El Dorado County south of Lake Tahoe. The lake borders Nevada and is a beloved area in which to swim, hike and camp. Evacuations were ordered for all of South Lake Tahoe, which has approximately 22,000 residents. First responders went door to door urging people to leave, and local jails were also emptied, the California Office of Emergency Services said. The Caldor fire has damaged 39 residential, commercial and other structures while destroying over 472 so far. The fire has also led to five injuries to firefighters and civilians, according to the department's website. The western United States is burning at an alarming rate, with over 2,700 square miles blackened by late August in California alone, more than double the area consumed by this time in an average year. The fires are being driven by a historic drought that has left swathes of the region parched, as man-made climate change takes a visible, and painful toll and people living in the area are forced to flee. California, which typically has experienced its peak fire season in late summer and fall, is already on pace to see more of its landscape go up in flames this year than last, the worst year on record. (With inputs from agencies)

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US: Lake Tahoe blanketed in styrofoam, thousands of ‘detrimental’ beads swarm the water body. VIDEO

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy romantic time during ‘magic hour' in Lake Tahoe, see pics

Lake Tahoe: Home to huge garbage problem, scuba divers collect pounds of trash

Raging California wildfire forces mass evacuation from Lake Tahoe