River ice thins as climate change alters Mississippi flow
Scientists say three decades of data show thinner ice, less cover, and earlier melting on the Upper Mississippi. If emissions persist, main river freezing may shift toward Minneapolis by 2100, affecting safety, fisheries, and shipping along the basin.
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