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20 The ecological paradox of well-nourished water systems
When domestic and industrial wastes enter our rivers, they carry nutrients that cause plants to grow too fast. This rapid growth creates a thin surface barrier that eventually starves the underwater habitat of light and oxygen.In this episode, we unpack the literal meaning of eutrophication, which translates to "well-nourished" or "good nourishment." We explore how human activities, such as using detergent powders for laundry, spraying pesticides on farms, and running factories near rivers, overload aquatic systems with phosphorus and nitrogen. We discuss the exact chemical and biological…
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