Climate change is bringing increased variability to annual snowfall, which affects how much water is stored for ecosystem and human use.
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Chemodiversity Could Indicate Freshwater Ecosystem Health
High-resolution mass spectrometry provides innovative analyses of dissolved organic matter.
Melting Ice in the Polar North Drives Weather in Europe
Influxes of meltwater into the North Atlantic eventually lead to warmer and drier conditions over Europe.
Inland Waters Are a Blind Spot in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Researchers call for an extensive monitoring network to quantify carbon dioxide and methane released by China’s rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds.
Challenges and Prospects for Modeling Lake Water Temperature in a Changing Climate
Climate change is having a significant impact on the temperature dynamics of lakes worldwide, affirming the need for accurate modeling to inform management and conservation strategies.
Spring Heat Waves Pack a Punch for Snowpacks in the Pacific Northwest
New research shows how the snowpack loss due to moderate springtime heat waves outweighed that of a record-shattering summer heat dome.
Un enfoque holístico de los datos hidroeléctricos
Una nueva plataforma en línea ofrece extensos datos y herramientas sobre los recursos hidroeléctricos de EE. UU., lo que permite tomar decisiones basadas en datos en el nexo energía-agua.
Accelerating Toward Water Security
Halfway through the United Nations’ push for sustainable development, there is backsliding on the goal of “clean water and sanitation for all.” Water experts and stakeholders are out to change this.
Weather and Watershed Forecasting Make for Dam Smart Water Use
Using weather forecasts in reservoir management improves decisions about water supplies. Now researchers are studying the hydrology around reservoirs to help apply this strategy nationwide.
Low-Tech, Energy-Free Tool Collects and Cleans Fog Water
A new fog harvester could benefit communities that lack access to clean freshwater.