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A riverbank with water-quality testing equipment near the water.
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New River Study Shows How Warming Can Quietly Stress Freshwater Ecosystems

A new study found widespread oxygen loss in analyzed rivers worldwide, adding a hidden freshwater warning signal as warming puts more pressure on ecosystems.

May 29, 2026
A laptop showing a blurred satellite-style map used for climate monitoring.
BRIEF

New Satellite Method Aims to Improve Methane Emissions Tracking

Researchers say a machine-learning framework called CH4Vision could help estimate methane emissions from satellite imagery, though wider validation is still needed.

May 27, 2026
A lake with water-sampling equipment on a dock and a small boat near shore.
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Warming May Weaken Lakes’ Natural Ability to Filter Nitrogen

A new study of a Swiss lake suggests warming could disrupt a quiet microbial process that helps remove excess nitrogen from water.

May 27, 2026
A scientist holds a water sample near coastal water with visible algae patterns.
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NASA AI Tool Could Help Communities Track Harmful Algal Blooms

NASA says a new AI tool can combine satellite data to help detect harmful algal blooms, but local testing remains part of protecting public health.

May 22, 2026