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What caused the dead zone to be larger and start earlier this year? Excess run off from farms. What caused the increase in run off this year? Flooding. What

by ljf 5y ago

What caused the dead zone to be larger and start earlier this year? Excess run off from farms. What caused the increase in run off this year? Flooding. What caused the extra rainfall this year?

tessierashpool 5y ago
it’s almost as if environmental destruction has cascading effects
pyuser583 5y ago
The article doesn’t mention flooding or extra rainfall. Edit: blah sorry it mentions flooding. not rainfall, but flooding.
- extra88 5y ago
  The part you quoted includes “flooding events!”
  - pyuser583 5y ago
    Sorry, you're right. It does mention flooding. No more commenting for me until I have coffee.
calkuta 5y ago
Weather and climate may impact the severity. The root cause of the problem is pollution and that should not be obfuscated.