Category LAKES AND CLIMATE

Lakes cover only a small fraction of the Earth’s surface, yet their influence on local and global climate runs far deeper than their size suggests. These bodies of water store heat, exchange gases with the atmosphere, and support ecosystems that…

Lakes cover only about 3% of Earth’s land surface, yet they hold a remarkable share of the planet’s liquid freshwater and support millions of species, economies, and communities. These bodies of water are far more than scenic backdrops—they act as…