A glance at the world’s largest permanent desert lake

Climate change effects, fluctuating lake levels, and a way forward for Lake Turkana

Rising temperatures and dam projects threaten Lake Turkana, requiring adaptation.

By Zephaniah Migeni

Zephaniah Migeni is the advisory groups communications facilitator for the African Center for Aquatic Research and Education.

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Ancient lakes face unique vulnerabilities to climate change and pollution.

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Climate change impacts include rising temperatures, extreme weather, and algal blooms.

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Addressing climate change requires centering Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge.

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Rupert Kindersley advocates for water quality and aquaculture reform.

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Bob Heath bridged biophysics and ecology to advance Great Lakes research.

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Five best practices help communicate climate change impacts to communities.

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Ariana Uwaibi uses genomics to study toxin genes in algal blooms.

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Climate change and population growth will alter invasive species risk in Ontario.

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Satellite data reveals the role of large lakes in the global carbon cycle.

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NOAA's dataset shows Lake Michigan's deep waters are warming.

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Warming winters cause lakes to lose ice cover, threatening ecosystems.