Compare and contrast: Why saline lakes are the canary in the coalmine for the world’s water resources
The Conversation – Australia
When it comes to inland surface water bodies, saline lakes are unique. They make up 44% of all lakes worldwide and are found on every continent including Antarctica. These lakes’ existence depends on a delicate balance between a river basin’s water input (precipitation and inflows) and output (evaporation and seepage). Click here to read the story.