Dossier
Ohio River
Coverage of Ohio River in the Nexus archive.
- As freshwater mussel populations decline, researchers are looking for answers
Freshwater mussel populations in North America are declining, with two-thirds of species at risk, threatening waterway health. Researchers like Monte McGregor are working to restore mussel populations through conservation efforts in Kentucky and surrounding regions, which host some of the world's most biodiverse mussel habitats.
- Human-caused climate change set to reach 1.5°C around 2030
Human-caused climate change is projected to reach a 1.5°C increase around 2030. The Miami Fort coal-fired power plant, located on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio, is mentioned in the context of 2026.