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Dry riverbed of Solimões River, in the upper Amazon basin.
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Almost a Year in, Drought in the Amazon Is Far from Over

by Meghie Rodrigues 21 February 202422 October 2024

Strengthened by climate change, northern Brazil’s dry spell might last longer than originally fore-cast, with lingering ecological and economic consequences.

A pile of logs
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Poorer Countries Face Heavier Consequences of Climate Change

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 6 February 20245 March 2024

As forests shift to higher latitudes, nations to reckon with losses of both market and nonmarket ecosystem benefits.

Kelp gigante en agua azul y soleada.
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Cuando los bosques en la tierra arden, los bosques submarinos sienten el impacto

by J. Besl 31 January 202431 January 2024

El kelp es un hábitat, un sumidero de carbono y un agente aglomerante en tu helado. Pero estudios recientes muestran que los bosques de kelp en California son afectados por el destino de sus contrapartes sobre tierra.

Giant kelp grows in sunny, blue water.
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When Forests on Land Burn, Forests Underwater Feel the Impact

by J. Besl 18 December 20239 February 2024

Kelp is a habitat, a carbon sink, and a binding agent in your ice cream. But new research shows that California’s kelp forests are affected by the fate of their counterparts on land.

Rows of identical trees recede into the distance.
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Diverse Forests Store More Carbon Than Monocultures

by Saima May Sidik 5 December 20235 December 2023

Adding even just one more tree species can increase forest productivity, a new meta-analysis shows.

Trees stand behind pasture along the Carmelita Route.
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Guatemala Is Reclaiming Overexploited Forests

by Meghie Rodrigues 27 November 202327 November 2023

Researchers, local communities, and authorities are tackling deforestation and forest degradation at the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

A bald eagle perches on a lichen and moss-covered branch sticking out of a large tree trunk, with pine trees visible in the background.
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To Meet Climate Goals, Protect the Tongass and Chugach Forests

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 22 November 20231 December 2023

The two largest U.S. national forests, both in Alaska, have low wildfire risk and provide crucial forest carbon stocks and biodiversity benefits.

Photo of trees in front of a large mountain.
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Grow-Fast-Die-Young Strategy Increases Swiss Forest Biomass

Eric Davidson, president-elect of AGU by Eric Davidson 2 November 202331 October 2023

Climate change and CO2 fertilization can increase both growth and mortality of trees. The net effect on forest biomass depends on that trade-off, which long-term studies in Switzerland reveal.

A large forest fire burns on a mountainside.
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Natural Nitrogen Emissions Are Rising in California

by Nathaniel Scharping 13 October 202313 October 2023

Wildfires and soil microbes are releasing more nitrogen oxides in California as the climate gets warmer and drier.

2 maps of the western United States
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Wet Conditions Delay Wildfire Detection

by Guiling Wang 29 August 202328 August 2023

When accompanied by a considerable amount of rainfall, ignition of wildfire by lightning over forested land may not be detected until days later.

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