Publications by authors named "Nicholas E Barrand"
Glacier shrinkage driving global changes in downstream systems.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- Glaciers, which cover about 10% of the Earth's land, are rapidly shrinking, significantly affecting river flow and hydrology, especially during dry periods.
- The loss of glaciers is expected to cause major changes in sediment transport and the movement of nutrients and contaminants in rivers, impacting both ecosystems and human services like agriculture and drinking water.
- To address these changes, it's crucial for society to develop plans for adaptation and mitigation to cope with the wide-ranging effects of glacier shrinkage.