The US Geological Survey recently reported that a number of significant river systems had become less acidic, an outcome attributed to lower acidic inputs from industrial waste, acid mine drainage, or atmospheric deposition. The full study is:
Stets, E.G., Kelly, V.J., Crawford, C.G., 2014. Long-term trends in alkalinity in large rivers of the conterminous US in relation to acidification, agriculture, and hydrologic modification. Science of The Total Environment, 488–489, 280-289. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.04.054 Continue reading
Month: July 2014
another farewell
Dr Andy Lucas, the consummate t-shirt wearer, unwrapping the only sensible farewell gift. Note the evidence of coffee and cake, essential for all celebrations, big or small.
A PhD student’s completion after thesis submission and successful examination are cause for both celebration and sadness. A couple of weeks ago we bid farewell to the newly-minted Dr Andy Lucas who, having waited for completion of his thesis examination at UWA was off to Singapore for more exciting scientific adventures. Continue reading
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