Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Climate Change Transforming Alaska's Landscape -- Ancient Lakes And Wetlands Being Replaced By Forest

Ottawa, September 28, 2005 -- Lakes and wetlands in the Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska are drying at a significant rate. The shift seems to be driven by climate change, and could endanger waterfowl habitats and hasten the spread of wildfires.

Full story: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/09/050928075320.htm

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