Mirjam P. Bak

Oct 29, 2024 | phys.org | Mirjam P. Bak

What does the future hold for our lakes globally—clear waters or widespread algal blooms? A new study is the first to model and project algal blooms on a global scale under different socio-economic and climate scenarios. Conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Wageningen University & Research, and NIOO-KNAW, the research offers new insights into how ecosystems may be affected and the role we play in shaping that future.

Feb 5, 2024 | nature.com | Mengru Wang |Benjamin Leon Bodirsky |Rhodé Rijneveld |Felicitas Beier |Mirjam P. Bak |Masooma Batool | +2 more

AbstractWater security is at stake today. While climate changes influence water availability, urbanization and agricultural activities have led to increasing water demand as well as pollution, limiting safe water use. We conducted a global assessment of future clean-water scarcity for 2050s by adding the water pollution aspect to the classical water quantity-induced scarcity assessments.