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Planting trees in the Arctic may worsen global warming, researchers say
January 3, 2025
Planting trees in the Arctic may worsen global warming, researchers say
Planting trees in Arctic regions like Alaska, Greenland, and Iceland may harm the climate rather than help it, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience. Researchers argue that while trees store carbon, their impact on the Arctic’s high albedo—its…
Amazon River faces unprecedented drought, triggering regional emergency
January 1, 2025
Amazon River faces unprecedented drought, triggering regional emergency
The Amazon River, the world’s largest by volume, is under severe threat from the worst drought in 50 years. Authorities in Brazil and Colombia have declared states of emergency as water levels have dropped by 2.5 meters, disrupting river transport…
Arctic Waters Boast Earth’s Largest Waterfall
December 30, 2024
Arctic Waters Boast Earth’s Largest Waterfall
Deep beneath the Arctic waters, the Denmark Strait cataract is recognized as Earth’s largest waterfall, boasting a staggering vertical drop of 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) and a width of approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers), Earth.com reported. This underwater marvel, formed…