News tagged with tropical regions
WWF says over-consumption threatens planet
The spiralling global population and over-consumption are threatening the future health of the planet, according to conservation group WWF.
May 15, 2012 |
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NASA goes on top of the Smokies, all covered in light rain
If you walk into a cloud at the top of a mountain with a cup to slake your thirst, it might take a while for your cup to fill. The tiny, barely-there droplets are difficult to see, and for scientists they, ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Natural levels of nitrogen in tropical forests may increase vulnerability to pollution
(PhysOrg.com) -- Waterways in remote, pristine tropical forests located in the Caribbean and Central America contain levels of nitrogen comparable to amounts found in streams and rivers flowing through polluted forests in ...
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Tree-ring science takes on the modern age
Whether it's learning how forests respond to environmental change or answering questions about the history of ancient cultures, trees continue to be a solid source of information for many kinds of researchers.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Feb 24, 2012 |
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A new species of bamboo-feeding plant lice found in Costa Rica
Several periods of field work during 2008 have led to the discovery of a new species of bamboo-feeding plant lice in Costa Rica's high-altitude region "Cerro de la Muerte". The discovery was made thanks to ...
Feb 06, 2012 |
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Brazil says Amazon deforestation down to lowest level
Brazil said Monday that the pace of deforestation in its Amazon region fell to its lowest level since authorities began monitoring the world's largest tropical rainforest.
Dec 05, 2011 |
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Global warming dominates regional effects of land-use change
(PhysOrg.com) -- Changes in snow and rain caused by global warming dominate the effects of land-use change on regional climates, according to a new study in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Nov 22, 2011 |
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Satellite images help species conservation
Organisms living on small islands are particularly threatened by extinction. However, data are often lacking to objectively assess these threats. A team of German and British researchers used satellite imagery ...
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Scientists find a new species of fungus -- in a wasp nest
While some researchers look for new species in such exotic places as the deep sea, tropical regions, or extreme environments, a team headed by Tufts researchers turned their attention towards nests of an invasive ...
Nov 09, 2011 |
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First python fossil unearthed in Germany
The fossil of a python dating from about 15 million years ago has been discovered in southern Germany, first time proof that the reptile lived so far north, German palaeontologists said Monday.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Tropical Storm Maria threatens eastern Caribbean
(AP) -- Tropical Storm Maria swirled toward the eastern Caribbean on Friday, threatening to unleash heavy rain and wind on islands still struggling to recover from a recent hurricane.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Sep 10, 2011 |
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US forecasters say fall to extend SW drought
(AP) -- Federal weather forecasters say the country can expect more of the same weather for this fall, especially for drought-struck Texas and Oklahoma. And they urge coastal regions to be ready for a hurricane.
Aug 18, 2011 |
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Pistachios make healthy decafs
If caffeine gets your blood pumping more than it should, here's a piece of good news: when roasted appropriately, pistachios can become a tasty and healthier substitute for coffee, with all the aromas and ...
Jun 23, 2011 |
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New data reveals how storms are triggered in the Sahel
In the Sahel, the frequency of storms increases when soil moisture varies over a few kilometers. Such contrasts cause air circulation between dry and humid areas, contributing to the development of storms. ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Jun 21, 2011 |
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Say goodbye to cool summers: climate study
By 2050, the coolest summers in the tropics and parts of the northern hemisphere will still be hotter than the most scorching summers since the mid-20th century if global warming continues apace, according ...
Jun 10, 2011 |
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