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The power of sunlight: Predicting global lake pollution reduction through photochemistry
Global distribution of 3CDOM* concentrations in lakes. Credit: Eco Environment and Health The research investigates how natural photochemical reactions can help break down emerging pollutants in freshwater systems, with a particular focus on clofibric acid and diclofenac. This study focuses on the contrasting effects of triplet sensitization and direct photolysis and provides new insights into how these processes can reduce…
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In Lake Erie, eliminating problematic algae starts with reducing the amount of food you feed.
Written by Joshua A. Bickel and Patrick Attula-Orsagos A liquid fertilizer tank is installed inside a concrete basin designed to limit the possibility of leaks at a farm in Forest, Ohio, Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel On a warm late summer night, a small speedboat cruised along the pea greens of Lake Erie, past beaches where…
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