Normally, the rivers that run through Alaska are a pristine blue. But lately, there have been a number that look rusty—orange, even. It’s not pollution (well, not from any man-made source, at ...

An orange tributary of Alaska's Kugororuk River Josh Koch, U.S. Geological Survey Some of the water samples had a pH of 2.3, compared to an average pH of 8 for rivers, which means the impacted ...

Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Climate change is likely causing dozens of rivers in Alaska to flow orange, and it could be disastrous for the state, researchers say. May 24, 2024 More than 1 year ago 4 min ...

Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning orange? Minerals are seeping out of the thawing ground in remote parts of the state. By Laura Baisas. Published May 21, 2024 12:35 PM EDT.

Alaska's rivers and streams are becoming toxic as a strange "milky orange" color stains their waters, a new study has found. The research from the National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey ...

Alaska's melting permafrost is dumping toxic metals into the state's rivers, turning them bright orange and making the water highly acidic. The contaminated rivers are so vibrant they can be seen ...

(CNN) — Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost, according to a new study.

Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost ...