Scientists are stunned by the changes in multiple Arctic lakes, all transforming in the same way.
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Alaska’s Lakes and Ponds Reveal Effects of Permafrost Thaw
A new dataset provides a powerful method for easily tracking changes in permafrost.
The Deleterious Dust of the Salton Sea
Coarse particulate matter deriving from California’s largest lake is linked to an increased risk of respiratory-related hospitalizations.
What 92 Years of Data Say About Ice Cover
New research on Mohonk Lake in New York investigates how changing ice phenology alters temperature dynamics in lakes.
La falta de datos sobre la calidad del agua es una forma de injusticia ambiental
Hay escasez de información sobre la salud de los lagos en las comunidades marginadas.
DNA in Lake Sediment Reveals the Impact of Introduced Fish
Non-native trout have altered the diversity of zooplankton that live in high-elevation lakes.
Millions in India Vulnerable to Glacial Lake Floods
Climate change–driven factors make regions more vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods.
New Insight into Inland Water Carbon Dioxide Emissions
A process-based modeling technique reveals surprising information about carbon emissions from rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across the contiguous United States.
Lack of Water Quality Data Is a Form of Environmental Injustice
There’s a dearth of information on the health of lakes in marginalized communities.
A Fuller Great Salt Lake Would Likely Narrow an Environmental Health Gap
Pacific Islander and Hispanic residents of Salt Lake City would benefit most from higher lake levels and reduced dust pollution.