Powerful storms and drier air are speeding up the natural biomass turnover in the Amazon rainforest, potentially reducing its ability to store carbon for long periods of time, researchers have found.
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Amazon resilient to fire, but diversity loss still a threat, study finds
By Suzana Camargo In 2024, the Brazilian Amazon faced one of the worst fire seasons in its history: 15.6 million hectares (38 ...
Tropical forests store more than 60% of the world's vegetation biomass and are among the most important ecosystems for regulating the global carbon cycle and climate. However, their regulatory role is ...
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, where rivers serve as highways and entire communities sit days away from the nearest ...
Discover the largest rainforest in the world, Amazon rainforest facts, biodiversity, wildlife, climate importance and forest ...
The year 2024 saw significant developments in tropical rainforest conservation, deforestation, and degradation. While progress in some regions provided glimmers of hope, systemic challenges and ...
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