The widespread salinisation of freshwater ecosystems poses a major threat to the
biodiversity, functioning, and services that they provide. Human activities promote freshwater …

In spite of being a worldwide phenomenon that can have important ecological, economic
and social consequences, freshwater salinization (ie the increase in ion concentrations in …

Human-induced salinization caused by the use of road deicing salts, agricultural practices,
mining operations, and climate change is a major threat to the biodiversity and functioning of …

Anthropogenic activities such as mining, agriculture and industrial wastes have increased
the rate of salinization of freshwater ecosystems around the world. Despite the known and …

The application of road deicing salts in northern regions worldwide is changing the chemical
environment of freshwater ecosystems. Chloride levels in many lakes, streams, and …

Salinization of freshwater ecosystems represents a potential threat to biodiversity, but the
distribution of salinity tolerance among freshwater organisms and its functional …

Invasive alien species are driving global biodiversity loss, compromising ecosystem function
and service provision, and human, animal and plant health. Habitat characteristics and …

Organisms around the globe are experiencing novel environments created by human
activities. One such disturbance of growing concern is the salinization of freshwater habitats …

Rivers are experiencing increasing anthropogenic pressures and salinity has shown to
affect freshwater fish behaviour, potentially disrupting ecological processes. In this study, the …

Road salt runoff is a leading cause of secondary freshwater salinization in north temperate
climates. Increased chloride concentrations in freshwater can be toxic and lead to changes …