Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia
The consequences of peace and armed conflict for deforestation depend on the location, reports a new publication in Frontiers in Environmental Science. Using Colombia as a case study, this work presents one of the most comprehensive studies to date c.....»»
Expedition uncovers four new tarantula species in Colombia"s biodiversity hotspot
The Colombian Pacific region, nestled within the heart of the Chocó Biogeographic Region, has unveiled some of its remarkable biological wonders. Recognized as one of the world's most enigmatic biodiversity hotspots, this area has remained largely u.....»»
Usually $229, Walmart has the Google Nest Video Doorbell for $80
A great video doorbell for peace of mind as well as good looks, the Google Nest Video Doorbell is now on sale at Walmart......»»
This trick guarantees you’ll get bots only in every Fortnite match
Using this trick, you can be sure that you'll always get bots in Fortnite's battle royale mode so you can quest in peace......»»
The forgotten Amazon: As a critical summit nears, politicians must get serious about deforestation in Bolivia
When asked to situate the world's most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil. And given the intense media coverage of the country's deforestation and fires—concerns reached a peak under former president Jair Bolsonaro and his.....»»
Colombian researchers unveil rare footage of nursing humpback
A trail of milk disperses in the depths of the Pacific off Colombia's coast as a whale calf breaks away after nursing on its mother in rare footage scientists hope will contribute to humpback conservation......»»
Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board......»»
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon caused emission of 90 million metric tons of CO2 in 2013–21, reports study
Deforestation in Indigenous Territories (ITs) in the Brazilian Amazon caused the emission of 96 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) between 2013 and 2021, modifying the forest's role as a carbon sink in these areas. Emissions in the last thre.....»»
Turning over a new leaf, Colombian ranchers plant trees
In Colombia's southern Guaviare department, on the doorstep of the Amazon, cattle ranchers are engaged in a practice that belies their jungle-wrecking reputation. They plant trees......»»
Prepared for war: How cells survive viral invasion
"Let him who desires peace, prepare for war," wrote the Roman author Vegetius in the 4th century CE. Our bodies, it seems, live by this dictum: Even in times of peace, some cells express high levels of defensive, antiviral proteins. A new Weizmann In.....»»
Can a new forest alliance change nature finance for the better?
Conserving tropical forests is not cheap. Even though studies have shown that every $1 spent protecting or restoring tropical forests can return up to $7 in economic benefits, deforestation continues in most tropical rainforest countries......»»
Repentant ranchers rescuing Colombian wildlife
Two newborn pumas and a convalescing porcupine share a room in the home of the Zapata family, which has renounced livestock farming to focus on stewardship of the Colombian Amazon and its animals uprooted by deforestation......»»
Marine viruses: Submerged players of climate change
While the world has been heavily focused on the usual players of global climate change, like fossil fuels and deforestation, a group of unlikely contenders has emerged from the depths of the ocean—marine viruses. These minuscule but mighty entities.....»»
Pirarucu: Amazon"s giant air-breathing fish in poachers" sights
A fish larger than a man, tasty as well as beautiful, the freshwater pirarucu is a favorite with poachers in a lawless part of the Amazon jungle where Brazil, Peru and Colombia meet......»»
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls 31% under Lula
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 31 percent in the first five months of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration versus the same period last year, officials said Wednesday......»»
Infiniti gets new global boss with Jose Roman
Jose Roman, a native of Ecuador, joined Infiniti parent Nissan Motor in 2012 and has more than 25 years of automotive experience in such markets as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Japan. He takes the helm of Infiniti on July 1......»»
Your chocolate comes with a side order of deforestation
Developing economies pay a steep price for that sweet treat. Enlarge / A cocoa pod, this one grown in Asia. (credit: Tan Dao Duy) Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire make less than a dollar a day. And there are alm.....»»
Green hills forever: Windows XP activation algorithm cracked after 21 years
Please, please, please do not actually install XP and use it. But if you must… Enlarge / With this background, potentially the most viewed photograph in human history, Windows XP always signaled that it was prepared for a peace.....»»
Cocoa production linked to major deforestation in Africa
Developing economies pay a steep price for that sweet treat. Enlarge / A cocoa pod, this one grown in Asia. (credit: Tan Dao Duy) Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire make less than a dollar a day. And there are alm.....»»
Protecting India"s tigers also good for climate: Study
India's efforts to protect its endangered tigers have inadvertently helped avoid a large amount of climate change-causing carbon emissions by preventing deforestation, a study said on Thursday......»»
In the Amazon, Brazilian ecologists try new approach against deforestation and poverty
In a remote corner of the Amazon, Brazilian ecologists are trying to succeed where a lack of governance has proved disastrous. They're managing a stretch of land in a way that welcomes both local people and scientists to engage in preserving the worl.....»»