What happened
Satellite-based analysis of the period 2013–2024 found that most large dams across the United States significantly changed downstream river water temperatures. The study covered 287 dams and found that the majority increased downstream temperatures, sometimes for stretches of at least tens of kilometres.
Why the finding matters
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