Deforestation in Colombia has been linked to armed conflict and forests’ proximity to coca crops, the plant from which cocaine is derived.
Coca and Conflict: The Factors Fuelling Colombian Deforestation
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Jurassic World of Volcanoes Found in Central Australia
An international team of subsurface explorers from the University of Adelaide in Australia and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland have uncovered a previously undescribed ‘Jurassic World’ of around 100 ancient volcanoes buried deep within the Cooper-Eromanga Basins of central Australia.
Installing Solar Panels On Agricultural Lands Maximizes Their Efficiency
The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an Oregon State University study.
Reporting on the State of the Climate in 2018
A new State of the Climate report confirmed that 2018 was the fourth warmest year in records dating to the mid-1800s.
NASA Measures Rain Rate in Tiny Tropical Storm Henrietta
Tiny Tropical Storm Henrietta is the newest addition to the tropical cyclone line-up in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The storm developed early on Aug. 12 and soon after the GPM satellite passed overhead and found heavy rain happening around its center.
Researchers Identify Type Of Parasitic Bacteria That Saps Corals Of Energy
Researchers at Oregon State University have proposed a new genus of bacteria that flourishes when coral reefs become polluted, siphoning energy from the corals and making them more susceptible to disease.
