Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Groundwater is becoming saltier as rising sea levels push sea water into freshwater aquifers.
Groundwater is becoming saltier as rising sea levels push sea water into freshwater aquifers.
As warming ocean waters prime raw shellfish and beaches for Vibrio, scientists are trying to stay ahead.
Salt can enter drinking water through several pathways, including saltwater intrusion into groundwater.
Heat stored in the ocean is released into the atmosphere when ice melts, accelerating global warming.
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