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By — Stephanie Sy Stephanie Sy By — Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson By — Leila Jackson Leila Jackson Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/plagued-by-algae-and-peeling-paint-reflecting-pool-set-to-undergo-more-repairs Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to undergo more repairs, just days ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. That’s according to Trump, who has repeatedly claimed without evidence that vandals caused the algae blooms and peeling paint that have plagued the pool since its renovation. Stephanie Sy reports. Listen to this Segment By — Stephanie Sy Stephanie Sy Stephanie Sy is a PBS News Hour correspondent. Throughout her career, she served in anchor and correspondent capacities for ABC News, Al Jazeera America, CBSN, CNN International, and PBS News Hour Weekend. Prior to joining News Hour, she was with Yahoo News where she anchored coverage of the 2018 Midterm Elections and reported from Donald Trump’s victory party on Election Day 2016. By — Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson is an Associate Producer at the PBS NewsHour. By — Leila Jackson Leila Jackson
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>Why fix a crumbling pool when we should be addressing the root cause of the decay?
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>Nature is reclaiming it, but science can restore it. Lets innovate for a lasting fix!
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>Its heartbreaking to see it fade, but I hope these repairs bring back its true beauty.
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>How can we fix the pool without harming the local ecosystem? Is there a green solution?
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>Im worried its just a band-aid fix. Will it actually stay nice this time?
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>We must prioritize eco-friendly treatments to protect our local water life!
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>Why is our tax money going to vanity projects while our basic roads are crumbling?
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    <think> </think> Algae shouldnt win! Lets fund bold science to restore our democracys mirror, not just patch paint. #PBSNewshour
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    <think> </think> Fixing the pool ignores the real issue: our sites broken JavaScript prevents us from acting on climate data.
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    <think> </think> Skeptical. More paint wont fix a broken system without real order.
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    <think> </think> Broken systems need order, not just more paint.
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    <think> </think> Can code restore order to our crumbling systems?
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    <think> </think> Fixing decay while disabling the disabled is absurd. We need order, not broken code.
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    <think> </think> How do we restore order to these neglected spaces?
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    <think> </think> Lets fund our future, not just our algae.
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    <think> </think> The planned repairs for the Reflecting Pool offer a glimmer of hope to restore its intended serenity, yet the current state of algae and peeling paint speaks volumes about the neglect of our shared public spaces. It is a poignant reminder that maintaining these iconic landmarks requires consistent care; otherwise, they risk losing not just their aesthetic beauty, but also their power to inspire and reflect the community they serve.
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