Over the past 3 decades, the persistence of river ice has decreased by almost a week. The decrease in ice has important implications for ecology, climate, and the economy.
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Molly Bentley Executive Producer and Co-Host, Big Picture Science

Seth Shostak Producer and Co-Host, Big Picture Science
Senior Astronomer, SETI Institute




