Environmental Science
How Thermal Pollution from Power Plants Alters River Biota
Quick fact
A temperature rise of just 1–2°C can disrupt the timing of fish spawning and reduce dissolved oxygen enough to kill sensitive species like salmon and trout.
Why this is interesting
You might think a few extra degrees in a river would be harmless, but for the fish and insects living there, it's like moving their home to a desert without warning.