Vegetation draws on groundwater during dry summers, leaving less water for the river and, ultimately, people. Thirsty plants are sucking up water that would otherwise end up in the Colorado River, according to a new study. The findings could have important implications for water management in regions that rely heavily on snowmelt for their water, […]
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The Moss That Removes Lead from Polluted Water
Green plant could help clean up heavy metal contamination at industrial sites. A new solution for purifying drinking water polluted with lead could be growing under our feet. Researchers in Japan have discovered a species of moss that can absorb large amounts of lead into its cell walls as it grows. Read more in Inside Science.