Drought conditions expose rivers to hotter water temperatures

I’m not sure we need a scientist to tell us drought conditions lead to hotter river temps.

As climate change warms the planet and droughts are anticipated to become more frequent and extreme, a new study reveals how reduced water flows and rising atmospheric temperatures are set to heat our rivers — creating significant challenges for aquatic life, ecosystems, and society.

LINK (via Science Daily)

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