Earth is getting extra salty, an ‘existential threat’ to freshwater supplies

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By Kate YoderOct 31, 2023, 6:32 pm193 pts
Humanity is messing with the Earth’s “salt cycle,” with potentially dangerous consequences for drinking water supplies, crop production, and ecosystems. That’s according to a new study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment on Tuesday. It’s the first time that scientists have…

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