Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
The flow of water through the planet’s nearly 3 million rivers is changing rapidly, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.
the paper is here
Gasp! Oh no! Scientists are STUNNED IN DISBELIEVE! You won't believe what they ALARMINGLY discovered! /s
The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.
Nearly half of the world’s largest downstream rivers — 44% — saw a drop in the amount of water flowing through them each year.
Gleason’s conclusion: “Holy cow, the rivers of the world are a lot different than we thought.” Some are changing by 5% or 10% a year, the report found. “That’s rapid, rapid change,” he said.