Oxygen is Running Low in Inland Waters—and Humans Are to Blame

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Oxygen is Running Low in Inland Waters—and Humans Are to Blame

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape-they're also vital engines for life on Earth.

DRP NB 070425: New Impact of Big dams: Increased oxygen intake in inland waters

New research published this week reveals a startling change: the oxygen levels in inland waters has been dramatically reducing since 1900, due to human activities including big dams and pollution. This condition leads to dead fish, collapsing food chains and reducing water quality, among other impacts.