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Alaskan Rivers Turning Orange Due to Climate Change, Study Finds – One Green Planet

Dozens of rivers and streams in Alaska are turning a rusty orange color, likely due to the effects of thawing permafrost.

The rusting of northern Alaska streams

During these late winter days, researchers who are studying the rusty discoloration of northern Alaska streams are prepping for summer field trips.

The rusting of northern Alaska streams

During these late winter days, researchers who are studying the rusty discoloration of northern Alaska streams are prepping for summer field trips.

The rusting of northern Alaska streams

By Ned Rozell A tributary of the Akillik River in Kobuk Valley National Park in 2017 before it turned rusty orange. Photo by Jon O'Donnell. During these late

What is causing the rusting of northern Alaska streams?