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‘Sunny Day Flooding’ Increases Fecal Contamination of Coastal Waters
A new study finds that “sunny day flooding,” which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters.
Tropical Fish are Invading Australian Ocean Water
A University of Adelaide study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern Australia has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate Australian waters.
Feedback Loop That is Melting Ice Shelves in West Antarctica Revealed
New research has uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of the floating portions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, pushing up global sea levels.
Can Aging U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Withstand More Extreme Weather?
On August 10, 2020 a powerful derecho windstorm blasted the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa.
Warming Climate is Putting more Metals into Colorado’s Mountain Streams
Warming temperatures are causing a steady rise in copper, zinc and sulfate in the waters of Colorado mountain streams affected by acid rock drainage.
