Author: Samara Peet
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Feeling Salty? Ask an Alga.
Freshwater shortages are becoming a growing global challenge. Climate change, population growth, and increasing demand for potable water are placing pressure on freshwater systems worldwide (Michalak et al. 2023; Rosińska et al. 2024). At the same time, salinity in freshwater and agricultural environments is rising, which can damage soils and reduce water availability for both…