Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it

Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the sun’s rays during the day and retains heat at ...

Small-scale rainforest clearing drives majority of carbon loss, study finds

Think of the destruction of Earth's rainforests and a familiar image may come to mind: fires or chainsaws tearing through enormous swaths of the Amazon, releasing masses of planet-warming carbon ...

From the Rainforest to the Andes: Meet Over 60 Tarantula Species in Ecuador

Ecuador is located on South America’s west coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the equator. Geographically, the country is ...
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How The Rainforest Creates Its Own Weather - Explained By Ecologists

Rainforest trees function as biological water pumps, drawing moisture from deep soil layers and releasing it into the atmosphere. 3% of total rainfall. This process remains remarkably stable even ...
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Australian rainforests are becoming a net source of carbon emissions

A team of international scientists led by researchers from Australian universities has found the first evidence that woody biomass in tropical rainforests is acting as a long-term source of carbon ...
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What's The Tallest Tree In The Amazon? The Rainforest's Giants Are Only Starting To Be Found

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...