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Scientists seek answers from above on the Amazon
Tower over 300 meters in height is built in the Amazon. It will be used in studies of the interaction between the forest and the atmosphere.
ATTO: The highest and tallest environmental research structure in South America
Was inaugurated, 150 km from Manaus, the Amazonian Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO). The largest structure of environmental research in South America to collect accurate data on the interaction of the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest absorbs less and less carbon
According to “Nature” magazine, the Amazon rainforest goes wrong. Every day catches less carbon.
Investments for preserving the Amazon descended in Brazilian government
Federal spending in control of deforestation and preservation of the Amazon were 3.6 times lower in the first Dilma Rousseff’s mandate (2011-2014) compared to paid in the second government of Lula da Silva (2007-2010)
Halloween in the Amazon: baby bird dresses up like killer caterpillar
Also meet the cinereous mourner (Laniocera hypopyrra), an ash-colored, Amazonian bird that looks rather hum-drum compared to many other birds found in the region.
Download the study “Climate Future of the Amazon”
Learn the report of the scientific evaluation of the South American rainforest conducted by researcher Antonio Nobre for Amazon Regional Articulation (ARA).
Mamirauá: jaguars that survive in the flooded forest
Research of Mamirauá Institute shows that these animals are able to live in the flooded forests during the months of full water in the Amazon.
Phys.org: Satellite technology shows Amazon absorbing less carbon due to less rainfall
The forest that remains is receiving less rain, which in turn is making it less green which means the trees that are there are pulling in less carbon dioxide from the air around them.
Climate News Network: Croppers pose new threat to Amazon rainforest
A new report which focused on the Amazon states of Mato Grosso and Pará, where the researchers interviewed ranchers and meat processors − finds the cost of raising beef cattle is prompting many ranchers to consider switching to crops such as palm oil.