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An aerial view of a river flowing in Crescent Lake in Lake Clark National Park
Posted inResearch Spotlights

The Greenhouse Gas Burden of Inland Waters

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 8 May 20238 May 2023

A global collaboration inventoried greenhouse gas emissions from rivers, lakes, and streams.

Diagram from the paper.
Posted inEditors' Highlights

Inductive Approach Reveals Controls on Dissolved Organic Carbon

by Adam S. Ward 5 May 20235 May 2023

Machine learning leverages large data sets to reveal hidden patterns explaining when, where, and why dissolved organic carbon moves from hillslopes to streams.

A shallow, narrow creek cuts through the backyard of a home.
Posted inNews

Hypoxia Affects One in Eight Rivers Worldwide

by J. Besl 19 April 202319 April 2023

A global study found dangerously low levels of dissolved oxygen in rivers around the world. The true prevalence of hypoxia is probably even higher.

A Sun-speckled river winds through banks populated by green scrub brush. Along the edge of the vegetation, red-brown sand abuts mesas that stretch toward a bright blue sky.
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Ten Rivers Facing Pollution, Development, and Climate Change—And Policies That Can Help

by Saima May Sidik 18 April 202318 April 2023

An annual report highlights 10 waterways that have arrived at forks: where public support could determine whether they receive protection.

The Old Crow River meanders between Alaska and the Yukon in the Arctic.
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As the Arctic Warms, These Rivers Are Slowing Down

by Danielle Beurteaux 14 April 202317 April 2023

The Arctic is warming up, but instead of large rivers migrating faster, they’re actually slowing down because of shrubification.

An aerial image of a river flowing through fields of green
Posted inNews

Biden Administration Considers Unprecedented Solution to Colorado River Crisis

Jane Palmer, Science Writer by Jane Palmer 12 April 202313 April 2023

As Colorado River Basin states prove unable to reach a consensus in reducing their water consumption, the U.S. Department of the Interior is investigating an option that defies the Law of the River.

Bright yellow beach closure sign that says “Keep out. Sewage contaminated water. Exposure may cause illness.” The sign is leaning against a gate outside of Border Field State Park, which is located in Imperial Beach, Calif.
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Spring and Sewage Are in the Air Near San Diego

by Krystal Vasquez 5 April 20235 April 2023

Sea spray can transport sewage-contaminated waters inland, potentially exposing those living kilometers from the beach.

Subaqueous seismic profiles from the paper.
Posted inEditors' Highlights

Delta Degradation Leads to Exacerbated Greenhouse Gas Emissions

by Ton Hoitink 31 March 202331 March 2023

Seismic ship surveys and seabed elevation maps of the Yangtze subaqueous delta reveal how the reduction of sediment supply to the coastal ocean can trigger increased greenhouse gas emissions.

A sign in front of a rock and a plant. Snow covers the ground.
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Urban Water Conservation Success in the Colorado River Basin

Jane Palmer, Science Writer by Jane Palmer 29 March 202329 March 2023

In the past few decades, cities in Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada have vastly increased their water use efficiency. They’ve also learned lessons that can inform other cities’ efforts.

A photo of tiny rocks mixed with several flakes of gold
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In New Zealand, Fish Are Helping Scientists Find Gold

by Bill Morris 22 March 202322 March 2023

Enormous amounts of gold lie buried beneath the rubble of New Zealand’s mountains, and scientists are using freshwater fish genetics to find it.

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