The conference "Le souffle des lacs, une menace climatique ?" (The breath of lakes, a climate threat?), presented by Étienne Dambrine,INRAresearch director atthe Alpine Center for Research on Trophic Networks in Limnic Ecosystems(CARRTEL),UFR Sciences et Montagne, will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Forma in Annemasse.
It will also be held on:
- Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 6 p.m. in Annecy
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 6 p.m. in Chambéry
- Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in Thonon-les-Bains
- Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 7 p.m. in Faverges-Seythenex
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Forests are often referred to as the lungs of the planet. While this metaphor is educational, it is scientifically incorrect because, unlike lungs, forests absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. What about lakes? Measurements show that, like animals, most lakes absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. You could say that lakes sometimes yawn or burp, since they can also emit methane! This exhalation by lakes is strongly influenced by their terrestrial environment, which determines their diet, as well as by human management.