upper waypoint

'Rivers On Rolaids': How Acid Rain Is Changing Waterways

Save ArticleSave Article
Failed to save article

Please try again

Something peculiar is happening to rivers and streams in large parts of the United States — the water’s chemistry is changing. Scientists have found dozens of waterways that are becoming more alkaline. Alkaline is the opposite of acidic — think baking soda or Rolaids.

Research published in the current issue of …Read More

Source: NPR Science – ingested into KQED

Sponsored

lower waypoint
next waypoint