Human activities are making the globe saltier, specifically in our soils, freshwater and air, according to a study released Tuesday in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment.

Human activities are making the globe saltier, specifically in our soils, fresh water and air, according to a study released Tuesday in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment. The excess ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge ...

Humans have driven the Earth's freshwater cycle out of its stable state. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 03 / 240304135840.htm.

A new review reveals that tire wear particles are a major source of toxic microplastics polluting rivers, lakes, and ...

Less than one percent of the Earth’s water is available for human use. This limited supply, known as freshwater, can be sourced from rivers, lakes and groundwater.

Prehistoric crystals offer clues on when freshwater first emerged on Earth, study shows Hamed Gamaleldien and his team found the earliest record of freshwater on Earth, dating back to 4 billion years.

Editor's Note: This story was updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. EDT to correct the headline and lede; Earth's continents and freshwater likely emerged by 4 billion years ago, or 600 ...

Data from NASA satellites show a plunge in freshwater on Earth since May 2014, with 13 of the 30 most powerful droughts across the globe having taken place since January 2015.

Earth’s freshwater crisis: A harbinger of dry futures. Since 2015, Earth’s freshwater levels dropped by 1,200 cubic km, linked to droughts, warming, and extreme weather patterns.

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of ...

Data from NASA satellites show a plunge in freshwater on Earth since May 2014, with 13 of the 30 most powerful droughts across the globe having taken place since January 2015.