Climate change and recreational activities at Walden Pond have altered its ecosystem

Planktonic microfossils in core sediments indicate anthropogenic impact over the past 1,800 years

Date:

April 4, 2018

Source:

PLOS

Summary:

Climate change and recreational activity at Walden Pond may have altered the ecology of this iconic lake during the past 1,800 years, affecting the water quality and plankton community, according to a new study.

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Climate change and recreational activities at Walden Pond may have drastically altered its ecosystem.

Credit: Curt Stager