Deforestation in the Amazon is causing significant regional changes in climate compared to areas with forest cover above 80%. The loss of vegetation leads to an increase in surface temperature, a ...

Getirana highlighted that Brazil’s emerging water crisis is rooted in longstanding political and cultural practices: “Many of Brazil’s political and economic decisions have been based on the idea that ...

Key climate tipping points may be closer than expected, raising the risk of accelerating warming, sea-level rise, and ...

For decades, a dominant argument for protecting forests has focused on carbon. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, store it in wood ...

The Amazon rainforest actively generates its own rainfall through a vital moisture recycling process. Trees release vast amounts of water vapor, creating 'flying rivers' that sustain ecosystems and ...

Deforestation in the Amazon is making the region hotter and drier, with less rainfall as the forest loses its ability to ...

A deceptively simple question underlies many global environmental policies: where, exactly, are the world’s forests? A new study suggests the answer depends heavily on which map one consults—and that ...

Save this for the next time you want a day that feels a little unreal, with flowers, glasshouses, and quiet paths that reset ...

Burkina Faso consistently ranks as the hottest country in Africa by average annual temperature, often exceeding 28°C year-round. Located in the Sahel region, the country experiences long, dry seasons ...

Last week, I shared my views on why Ghana needs a Soybean Promotion Board . This piece builds on that argument by exploring ...