In Ecuador’s Battle of Toad vs. Road, Toad Wins
An Ecuadorian court has blocked construction of a highway after ruling it poses an imminent and irreversible threat…
The Amazon Is Morphing Into a ‘Hypertropical’ Climate—and It’s as Apocalyptic as It Sounds
When it comes to regulating Earth’s climate, few ecosystems play a more important role than the Amazon rainforest.…
‘Blue ocean market’: why Brazil is becoming a magnet for Chinese investment
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints…
Fossils Reveal the Green Anaconda Has Been a Giant For 12 Million Years
Nowadays, anacondas are usually four to five meters long, but they can reach seven meters. Credit: Andres Alfonso-Rojas…
The Amazon’s Oldest Tree Are Bulking Up As CO2 Levels Rise
New research suggests that atmospheric carbon is contributing to the growth of large trees in the Amazon. Credit:…
Trees in the Amazon Are Getting “Chonky” But That’s Not Good News
Image in Creative Commons. As the world is gathering in Brazil at the world’s biggest climate summit, the…