Map/Data Panels (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption The distinctive signal of human-caused nitrogen going back more than 100 years appears in 25 lakes in temperate (green circles), alpine (blue) and arctic (red) areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Data from two lakes are shown in comparison to a similar signal revealed in the Greenland Ice Sheet (yellow). Credit University of Washington Usage Restrictions Image credit required License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.