Ying Lo

1. Introduction Inland waters, such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, are important supplies of freshwater for humans. Since human populations are typically located near water bodies, the water bodies are prone to pollution from intensive human activities and environmental changes. Pollutants from agricultural activities and industrial waste cause an overabundance of nutrients in the water, resulting in eutrophication.

Based on the Lev Grossman series,tells the story of six disillusioned and lonely adults who magically stumble into the plush evergreen campus of the Brakebills School of Magical Pedagogy. They discover they have magical talents and upon enrolling are told that the school teaches only how to develop their powers, but offers no moral compass on how to use them. Hints of darkness and the idea that this fantasy is not as perfect as it may seem ensue.