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The model tracks the oxygen "turnover" — how much oxygen is produced and consumed — in inland waters since 1900. The ...

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Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...