New research shows plants absorb 31% more CO2 than previously estimated, raising the global GPP to 157 petagrams per year.

Fires have long been a natural part of forest ecosystems, but something is changing. Our new study shows that forest fires ...

For us, protecting our forests is like protecting our families. They are our homes. They give us life. For decades, we’ve ...

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carbon and other ecosystem benefits. These lands have not been clear-cut, however. Degradation can result from a variety of human activities ranging from logging to construction of roadways into ...

Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, one of Earth's most biodiverse regions, could threaten two-thirds of the ...

New research shows that half of the mammal species in tropical forests adjust their behaviours in response to the moon's ...

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Because forests are home to the most plant and animal species in any ecosystem, including 68% of mammal species, scientists ...

Study found that half of tropical mammals change their behavior based on moon phases. Some avoid moonlight, while others become more active.

Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Forest Fires Increase by 60 Percent Oct. 17, 2024 — A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 percent ...