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Alaska Rivers turning orange
June 3 , 2024
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- Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost.
- The discoloration and cloudiness are being caused by metals such as iron, zinc, copper, nickel and lead.
- In some cases, the pH levels dropped to 2.3, similar to the acidity of vinegar.
- Arctic environments are warming up to four times faster than the globe as a whole.
- This is resulting in deterioration of water quality in the most pristine rivers in North America.
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