Despite the estimated 1.5 billion tons of carbon released every year by tropical deforestation. Or that the current CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has reached the highest level in at least 650,000 years. It is world environment day and I’m smiling. Despite the fact that world deforestation contributes directly to about 20% of our current greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 … [Read more...] about Six reasons to smile on world environment day
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Pink drones out of control over the Andes!
No, this is not some military project aimed at equipping wildlife with lethal capabilities. The project is actually harmless. It seeks to increase our knowledge of flamingo flight patterns in southern Bolivia, with the ultimate goal of better locating future infrastructure development in the region. To achieve that, we joined a group of field ornithologists to equip five adult … [Read more...] about Pink drones out of control over the Andes!
Seven facts about air that will leave you breathless
Our air is becoming toxic due to pollution caused by fossil fuels dependence and energy inefficient buildings, among other factors. All this pollution causes serious health problems that can be magnified by the high temperatures and heat waves produced by climate change. The most affected are children, women, elderly and the poorest populations of developing countries. … [Read more...] about Seven facts about air that will leave you breathless
In Brazil, national waters churn international hopes
By Ana Cristina Barros * One of the tributaries of the Amazon river in Brazil forms a "meeting of the waters" so beautiful it rivals the one with the dark waters of the Rio Negro. The clear blue waters of the Tapajós river can be seen even in the city of Santarém, Pará state’s third most populous municipality. The Tapajós basin comprises an area the size of France between … [Read more...] about In Brazil, national waters churn international hopes
Pirates of the Caribbean: the treasure is in the coral reefs!
Everybody would agree that coral reefs are beautiful, that they attract tourists that want to snorkel and dive to sneak a peek at an unknown world of colors and fishes. But reality is that many people don’t know the real value of these beautiful ecosystems that in fact, provide a priceless number of services to us humans. The Caribbean region is home to the world’s second … [Read more...] about Pirates of the Caribbean: the treasure is in the coral reefs!