World Lake Day: Reflecting Earth’s Fragility & Majesty
August 27 marks the first World Lake Day, highlighting lakes’ vital role in storing 90% of surface freshwater, sustaining ecosystems, and facing threats from pollution and climate change.
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August 27 marks the first World Lake Day, highlighting lakes’ vital role in storing 90% of surface freshwater, sustaining ecosystems, and facing threats from pollution and climate change.
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