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- Water temperatures in major European rivers have increased by 1–3 °C over the last century. Several time series show increasing lake and river temperatures all over Europe since the early 1900s.
- Lake and river surface water temperatures are projected to increase further with projected increases in air temperature.
- Increased water temperature can result in marked changes in species composition and functioning of aquatic ecosystems.
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Published in Climate-ADAPT Jun 7, 2016 - Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Dec 12, 2023
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