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SUMMARY:Freshwater salinization: From Ecology &amp\; Evolution to Real-Wor
 ld Solutions - Dr Rick Relyea\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
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DTEND:20230314T140000Z
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CONTACT:Dr Emily Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Freshwater resources worldwide are threatened by salinization 
 caused by human activities\, particularly in regions of the world using sa
 lt to clear roads of snow and ice. Salt applications to roads have been oc
 curring for nearly 80 years\, but substantial scientific attention to this
  issue has only taken off during the past decade and there have been many 
 surprising discoveries. In this seminar\, Dr. Relyea will present his grou
 p’s research on the ecological impacts of freshwater salinization and th
 e ability of freshwater species to evolve increased salt tolerance. He wil
 l also discuss the steps that are being taken to reverse this major enviro
 nmental problem to protect water bodies\, while improving road safety and 
 lowering the cost of snow and ice removal for governments and private appl
 icators.
LOCATION:Part II Lecture Theatre and online via Zoom - contact organiser f
 or details
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