The ice loss in the Andes could reduce the water flow to the Amazon rivers by up to 20%.
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Drought and fire are devastating the Amazon rainforest. What can be done to save it?
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For a long time, the immense Amazon rainforest has been revered as the "green lungs" of our planet and a vital reservoir of biodiversity. With its hundreds of billions of trees, it absorbs carbon and releases oxygen, playing a crucial role in making our planet breathable and mitigating global warming. However, rampant deforestation poses a serious threat to this delicate balance.
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The rainforest in the Amazon basin transpires vast amounts of gaseous isoprene. Until now, it was assumed that this molecule is not transported far up into the atmosphere, as it rapidly declines when exposed to light conditions. The CAFE-Brazil measurement campaign provided data for two studies – now published as the Nature cover story – which demonstrate, however, that nocturnal thunderstorms transport the isoprene to an altitude of up to 15 kilometers. There, it reacts to form chemical compounds capable of forming vast numbers of new aerosol particles. These grow further and contribute to cloud formation as condensation nuclei. This mechanism is likely to affect the climate, too.
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"Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest--one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s--Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate change activism. She has spearheaded the allianc
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In our race to cool the planet, we must not compromise the ecosystems on which we depend.
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[ARIE 2024] Sunlight is critical to plant survival, accounting for the aggressive growth after a tree fall, fighting for the light available through the canopy gap. Seeds lie dormant underground, ready for rapid growth to take over the opening. Since rainforests store about half of the world’s carbon, understanding the new growth in a tree plot extends our knowledge of rain forest dynamics and carbon absorption that help us address climate changes in other ecosystems. Measuring changes in plant life, organisms and light density over time provides insight into how tropical rainforests evolve as carbon sinks for the world.
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Data on WRI’s Global Forest Watch platform shows that the number of fire alerts in the Amazon region are 79% higher than average for this time of year.
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Our research focused on the tiger beetle group Odontocheila (likely O. cajennensis femoralis) in northeastern Peru, where we applied mark-recapture techniques to estimate population size using the Lincoln-Petersen Index. We also marked individuals for GPS tracking to study their movements and evaluated the presence of phoretic mites, which could offer valuable insights into aging and emergence patterns among different sexes and species.
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Teachers! Join our research team next summer! Scholarships and fellowships are available - deadline to apply is Nov. 15th. https://morphoinstitute.org/arie/
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ONE AMAZON has announced the launch of the world’s first Internet of Forests (IoF™), a groundbreaking initiative designed to digitally monitor and protect the Amazon Rainforest while fostering sustainable development for its communities.
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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL and AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEACHERS The Morpho Institute is partnering with GISetc to incorporate the themes of HS/AP Geography into our Amazon Research Initiative for Educators next summer. Scholarships available! …
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July 1-10, 2025: Educator Academy in the Amazon. Place-based Inquiry PD in the Amazon for K12 educators. Learn more and apply for funding at https://morphoinstitute.org/educator-academy/
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IntroductionDomestic wildlife markets have important nutritional, medicinal, cultural, and financial significance for local communities, but the scale an
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The Boiling River regularly reaches 45C – with drastic consequences for the surrounding rainforest.
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Clark Geography Professor Florencia Sangermano and fellow researchers from 14 countries had a simple mission this summer: to determine how many species live in a 38.6-square-mile section of the Amazon rainforest by remotely collecting environmental DNA, wildlife sounds, and images — all within 24 hours — and then 48 hours more to identify species and […]
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Indigenous peoples forced from the Amazon rainforest are finally getting the legal power to return—and it’s not only about justice. Under their stewardship, the forests can thrive.
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George Mason researcher David Luther is leading a project that is using AI models to help identify species and track biodiversity in Brazilian rainforests.
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Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, a region recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, pose a significant threat to nearly two-thirds of
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ATCH: Two river journeys more than 100 years apart – one by a contemporary National Geographic reporter and another by “The Lewis and Clark of Brazil”— draw attention to the beauty and diversity of one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
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CNN’s Stefano Pozzebon reports on how politics are impacting the Amazon rainforest, the world’s largest river by volume.
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River levels have reached record lows in what is usually one of the planet’s great sources of freshwater, another sign that the vast rainforest basin is slipping toward a point of no return
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For two years, the seven teams on the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition have been conducting studies across the Amazon River Basin to better understand the complex water systems that support the world’s largest rainforest. National Geographic Photographer Thomas Peschak has been following the expedition, creating captivating images that tell the story. By sharing the expedition’s groundbreaking science with the world, he is highlighting how critical it is to protect the Amazon. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/3Y7dvB5
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From Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world and make it a better place.
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The Amazon is the world's largest tropical forest, playing a crucial role in the global climate system due to its vast carbon storage. While it is typically warm and humid all year round, continued climate change poses the threat of more frequent and severe...
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE SOON and registration for our summer field programs is open! Space is limited and programs fill quickly. Scholarships Available. Educator Academy in the Amazon (EAA) July 1-10, 2025 Register For EAA Get…
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