Alaska’s pristine rivers have gone full traffic-cone orange, and no, it’s not a viral marketing stunt for a new energy drink. Climate change is thawing permafrost, unleashing decades-old iron that rusts on contact with water, turning scenic streams into apocalyptic juice. Fish are confused, scientists are alarmed, and locals are probably wondering if this is nature’s way of saying “pumpkin spice season came early.” Mother Earth: now in limited-edition rust flavor.
Rivers Turn Bright Orange in Alaska
