Hydropower is the dominant source of energy in the Amazon region, the world’s largest river basin and a hotspot for future hydropower development.
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Study Reveals Extent of Impact of Human Settlement on Island Ecosystems
Research has shed new light on the impact of humans on islands’ biodiversity.
By 2500 Earth Could Be Alien to Humans
To fully grasp and plan for climate impacts under any scenario, researchers and policymakers must look well beyond the 2100 benchmark.
A Record-Breaking Year for Fire in Sakha
The larch forests of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) are like no other place on Earth.
Underwater Gardens Boost Coral Diversity to Stave Off ‘Biodiversity Meltdown’
Corals are the foundation species of tropical reefs worldwide, but stresses ranging from overfishing to pollution to warming oceans are killing corals and degrading the critical ecosystem services they provide.
Auroras Announce the Solar Cycle
Solar Cycle 25 is underway, and that means more frequent opportunities to see auroras—more commonly known as the northern lights and southern lights. One of the best opportunities in recent years occurred on October 11-12, 2021.