EPISODE · Aug 23, 2023 · 8 MIN
Do wildfires harm the quality of water?
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
Wildfires can harm the quality of water by introducing things like dirt, nutrients, and metals into rivers and lakes. These changes can last for months or even decades after a fire and can affect the water we drink and use for other purposes. Guest: Dr. Monica Emelko, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Waterloo University and Canada Research Chair in Water Science, Technology & Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wildfires can harm the quality of water by introducing things like dirt, nutrients, and metals into rivers and lakes. These changes can last for months or even decades after a fire and can affect the water we drink and use for other purposes. Guest: Dr. Monica Emelko, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Waterloo University and Canada Research Chair in Water Science, Technology & Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Do wildfires harm the quality of water?
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