Reconcile the urgent need to reduce poverty and preserve the rainforest is certainly the biggest challenge for the promotion of development in the Brazilian Amazon.
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Several Amazonian tree frog species discovered, where only two existed before
Researchers used a combination of genetics, morphology, and acoustics to examine tree frog species. Of the eleven potentially new species they found, the authors are certain that at least four are completely new to science.
Amazon rainforest does not ‘green up’ during the dry season
A study led by NASA scientist Doug Morton finds that earlier research concluding that photosynthesis increases in the Amazon during the dry season is based on faulty interpretation of satellite imagery.
For 2050, deforestation could reduce rains by up to 21% in the Amazon
According to the report “Security Agenda for the Amazon”, large-scale deforestation could reduce rainfall, which would also affect the production of electricity.
Forest concession holders in Madre de Dios about to be invaded by illegal miners
People with concessions for reforestation filmed illegal miners trying to invade concessions.
Spectacular new beetle discovered in French Guiana
A new bi-colored beetle was discovered in the lowland rainforest of French Guiana.
Red toad discovered in the upper reaches of the Amazon
The species, which is a master of camouflage, was named Rhinella yunga because the ecoregion called Yungas, in which inhabits.
Lost microbes are eroding Amazon’s ability to capture carbon
The composition of the microbial community changes dramatically when rainforests became pastures.
Amazon: clouds make it harder to detect deforestation
In November, the rainy season, cloud cover reduces the ability to use satellites to monitor deforestation.
Court Reduces Chevron Corporation’s Fine for Polluting the Amazon to $9.5 Billion
Originally to be fined $18 billion, Chevron called the final verdict illegitimate.