Yukon Streams Turn Orange Due to Thawing Permafrost

Study in Science shows thawing permafrost causing Yukon streams to turn orange due to toxic metals.
Warming in Canada's North (2.6C rise since 1960s) melting ice-rich ground, exposing bedrock.
Elliott Skierszkan identified 146 streams affected, some turning toxic in three years.
Contamination threatens fish, Indigenous communities, and hikers.
Patrick Sullivan warns of environmental disaster affecting thousands of streams in North America's northwest.

Environmental | Permafrost | Pollution

Canada | North America

Elliott Skierszkan | Patrick Sullivan

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