Brazil lost 1.4 billion tons of soil carbon due to conversion of natural areas to agriculture
Brazil's conversion of native biomes to agricultural land has resulted in a loss of approximately 1.4 billion tons of soil carbon, equivalent to the emission of 5.2 billion tons of CO2.
The Earth hides mysterious elements. Scientists see opportunities in them
Scientists are investigating the significant losses of lighter elements such as hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and noble gases on Earth, which are far less abundant compared to their presence in the Sun and meteorites, potentially due to material loss during the formation of the Solar System and deeper processes within Earth's core.
Deforestation Regulation: Who protects the place where Jaguar and Black Woodpecker reside?
The article discusses the conflict between the necessity of forests for biodiversity and carbon storage against the ongoing deforestation, emphasizing the loss of 8.1 million hectares of forest in 2024 according to the WWF.