Science news articles about 'amazon region'Insect Biodiversity In Amazon May Be Result Of Ice Age Climate Change And Ancient Flooding, Not River Barriers
... -- may have promoted the evolution of new insect species in the Amazon region of South America, a new study suggests. The Amazon basin is home to the richest diversity of life on earth, ... PHOTOS: Amazon Rain Forest's Untapped Fruit Bounty
Hundreds of fruit species flourish in the Amazon region, but relatively few--like antioxidant-rich acai, a wild palm fruit --ever reach international markets. Experts ... Brazil environment chief sworn in
Brazil's new Environment Minister Carlos Minc takes office as economic pressure on the Amazon region rises.Scientists find new clues to explain Amazonian biodiversity
... promoted the evolution of new insect species in the Amazon region of South America, a new study ... either side.
According to the study, however, even the Amazon river—which at places is nearly two miles ... Amazon outflow is found to power ocean capture of carbon dioxide
... For instance, ongoing conversion of Amazonian rainforest into farmland may increase outwash of nutrients; in some regions, future warming could greatly increase rainfall, and thus river flows. On the ... Oil and gas projects in western Amazon threaten biodiversity and indigenous peoples
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"The way that oil development is being pursued in the Western Amazon is a gross violation of the rights of the indigenous peoples of the region" said Brian Keane of Land is Life, "International ... 'Pristine' Amazonian region hosted large, urban civilization, study finds
... for supporting the indigenous population in Brazil's state of Mato Grosso and other regions of the Amazon, the paper says.
"Some of the practices that these folks hammered may provide alternative ... Scientists find ancient lost settlements in Amazon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A vast region of the Amazon forest in Brazil was home to a complex of ancient towns in which about 50,000 people lived, according to scientists assisted by satellite images of ... VIDEO: Buffaloes Replace Trash Trucks
A small town in Brazil's Amazon region uses Asian water buffaloes instead of trucks to collect rubbish.70% deforestation cuts for Brazil
Brazil's environment minister has plans to reduce deforestation in the Amazon region by up to 70%, as UN climate talks begin.Species found in vulnerable Brazil area
Conservationists on Tuesday announced the discovery of 14 species probably new to science in a Brazilian high plains region that they said is being converted to farms at twice the rate of the Amazon.New species discovered in Brazil
... data on the richness, abundance, and distribution of wildlife in one of the most extensive, complex, and unknown regions of the Cerrado,” said CI biologist Cristiano Nogueira, the expedition leader. “ ... Can feces save the species?
... serve as a warning to develop conservation strategies for the restoration of degraded areas in the region, both to conserve healthy ecosystems and biodiversity,” Vynne said.
Brazil’s Cerrado ... New studies predict record land grab as demand soars for new sources of food, energy and wood fiber
... booming growth in demand for food and fuel is rapidly eating up vast forestlands in the Amazon and Southeast Asia.
"Arguably, we are on the verge of a last great global land grab," said Andy White, ... Rock art marks transformations in traditional Peruvian societies
... , whereas the scenes painted in caves or under shelters predominate in the high regions and on the Amazon side. These preferences as to the supports and techniques used reflect associated ritual ...
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Insect Biodiversity In Amazon May Be Result Of Ice Age Climate Change And Ancient Flooding, Not River Barriers
... -- may have promoted the evolution of new insect species in the Amazon region of South America, a new study suggests. The Amazon basin is home to the richest diversity of life on earth, ...PHOTOS: Amazon Rain Forest's Untapped Fruit Bounty
Hundreds of fruit species flourish in the Amazon region, but relatively few--like antioxidant-rich acai, a wild palm fruit --ever reach international markets. Experts ...Brazil environment chief sworn in
Brazil's new Environment Minister Carlos Minc takes office as economic pressure on the Amazon region rises.Scientists find new clues to explain Amazonian biodiversity
... promoted the evolution of new insect species in the Amazon region of South America, a new study ... either side. According to the study, however, even the Amazon river—which at places is nearly two miles ...Amazon outflow is found to power ocean capture of carbon dioxide
... For instance, ongoing conversion of Amazonian rainforest into farmland may increase outwash of nutrients; in some regions, future warming could greatly increase rainfall, and thus river flows. On the ...Oil and gas projects in western Amazon threaten biodiversity and indigenous peoples
... . "The way that oil development is being pursued in the Western Amazon is a gross violation of the rights of the indigenous peoples of the region" said Brian Keane of Land is Life, "International ...'Pristine' Amazonian region hosted large, urban civilization, study finds
... for supporting the indigenous population in Brazil's state of Mato Grosso and other regions of the Amazon, the paper says. "Some of the practices that these folks hammered may provide alternative ...Scientists find ancient lost settlements in Amazon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A vast region of the Amazon forest in Brazil was home to a complex of ancient towns in which about 50,000 people lived, according to scientists assisted by satellite images of ...VIDEO: Buffaloes Replace Trash Trucks
A small town in Brazil's Amazon region uses Asian water buffaloes instead of trucks to collect rubbish.70% deforestation cuts for Brazil
Brazil's environment minister has plans to reduce deforestation in the Amazon region by up to 70%, as UN climate talks begin.Species found in vulnerable Brazil area
Conservationists on Tuesday announced the discovery of 14 species probably new to science in a Brazilian high plains region that they said is being converted to farms at twice the rate of the Amazon.New species discovered in Brazil
... data on the richness, abundance, and distribution of wildlife in one of the most extensive, complex, and unknown regions of the Cerrado,” said CI biologist Cristiano Nogueira, the expedition leader. “ ...Can feces save the species?
... serve as a warning to develop conservation strategies for the restoration of degraded areas in the region, both to conserve healthy ecosystems and biodiversity,” Vynne said. Brazil’s Cerrado ...New studies predict record land grab as demand soars for new sources of food, energy and wood fiber
... booming growth in demand for food and fuel is rapidly eating up vast forestlands in the Amazon and Southeast Asia. "Arguably, we are on the verge of a last great global land grab," said Andy White, ...Rock art marks transformations in traditional Peruvian societies
... , whereas the scenes painted in caves or under shelters predominate in the high regions and on the Amazon side. These preferences as to the supports and techniques used reflect associated ritual ...