Biotic Response To Climate Change
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Population of microscopic algae called diatoms is returning to Lake KaffeklubbenSø, Greenland. The population decreased until they vanished 2,400 years ago as surrounding temperature cooled. Studies suggest that the current rise in diatom population is due to climate change.
Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/10/121017-northernmost-lake-greenland-global-warming-science-environment/
Date and source: October 17, 2012, National Geographic News
Author: Kate Andries
