Greenhouse gas emissions from China's lakes pose grave climate threat
Shallow lakes emit greenhouse gases that can contribute to global warming. Scientists studied how eutrophication (nutrient pollution) affects these emissions in Chinese lakes. They analyzed data on gas emissions and water quality. The results showed that high levels of chlorophyll a and carbon in lakes increase the potential for greenhouse gas emissions, especially methane. This information helps us understand how pollution impacts the environment and provides suggestions to reduce these harmful emissions.