Alaska s melting permafrost is dumping toxic metals into the state s rivers, turning them bright orange and making the water highly acidic. The contaminated rivers are so vibrant they can be seen from space, and the problem is likely to get much worse in the future.
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Dozens of Alaska s rivers and streams are turning orange. The staining could be the result of minerals exposed by thawing permafrost and climate change, finds a new study.
Environment News: Thawing permafrost in Alaska is turning clear waters rusty orange, impacting water quality and ecosystems. The process releases methane, carbon dioxid