More than half of the world's largest lakes are shrinking. Here's why that matters.
Human actions have caused "significant declines" in the amount of water stored in 53% of the planet's largest lakes and reservoirs. Climate change and overconsumption are the primary drivers.
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Human activities have caused more than half of the world's largest lakes to shrink dramatically over the last 30 years, according to published in the journal Science. The implications pose risks to human health, economies and the natural
