Researchers analyzed samples of sediment preserved in stalagmites to reconstruct the region’s climatic history. The 20th century saw one of the highest frequencies of extreme events in the last 7,500 years.
The study published in Science helps us understand the role of this little-studied type of vegetation in climate change. One percent of the tallest trees store more than half of the carbon in tropical forest ecosystems.
The CABRA project, which received BRL 10 million in funding, will study the synergies between ethanol plants and basaltic formations in Brazil’s Southeast region.
The initiative, estimated to cost BRL 30 million, brings together FAPESP, the University of São Paulo, the State Department for the Environment, and the productive sector.
The initiative, estimated to cost BRL 30 million, brings together FAPESP, the University of São Paulo, the State Department for the Environment, and the productive sector.
Alexandre Antonelli, the first Brazilian researcher to lead the scientific division at Kew Gardens in London, tells Agência FAPESP about the effort to scan 7.4 million plant and fungal specimens, revealing that the British megaproject was inspired by a Brazilian initiative.
Alexandre Antonelli, the first Brazilian researcher to lead the scientific division at Kew Gardens in London, tells Agência FAPESP about the effort to scan 7.4 million plant and fungal specimens, revealing that the British megaproject was inspired by a Brazilian initiative.
A study presented at FAPESP Week London used genetic sequencing of Brazil nut trees to understand how ecosystems recover after millennia of human management.
A study presented at FAPESP Week London used genetic sequencing of Brazil nut trees to understand how ecosystems recover after millennia of human management.
Located in the Cerrado biome, these regions can store up to 1,200 tons of carbon per hectare – about six times the average tropical rainforest biomass storage.
Located in the Cerrado biome, these regions can store up to 1,200 tons of carbon per hectare – about six times the average tropical rainforest biomass storage.
The replacement of vegetation with materials such as asphalt, concrete, and masonry exacerbates warming, says a researcher from the University of São Paulo at an event organized by FAPESP and the NWO.
The replacement of vegetation with materials such as asphalt, concrete, and masonry exacerbates warming, says a researcher from the University of São Paulo at an event organized by FAPESP and the NWO.
Recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists indicate an extension of the dry season from four to six months and an increase in the water deficit of more than 150 millimeters. These studies serve as a warning for 2026 and 2027, when a “super El Niño” is forecast.
Recently published studies led by Brazilian scientists indicate an extension of the dry season from four to six months and an increase in the water deficit of more than 150 millimeters. These studies serve as a warning for 2026 and 2027, when a “super El Niño” is forecast.
Research indicates that rivers in different regions of the planet are undergoing profound transformations that exceed their capacity for resilience.
Initiative combines validation with a mandatory fund that transforms credits into investments for science and society.
Study indicates that events such as cold air masses in the Northern Hemisphere alter the transport of aerosols across the Atlantic that nourish forest soils. It was previously believed that this influence came from changes in wind direction.
Small amounts of this anthropogenic soil, created by ancient Amazonian populations, have demonstrated a potent effect on the growth of two species of interest for reforestation.
A study led by Brazilian researchers shows that species are being replaced by generalists, and there is no trend toward savannization; however, recovered areas are more vulnerable.
A study led by Brazilian researchers shows that species are being replaced by generalists, and there is no trend toward savannization; however, recovered areas are more vulnerable.
According to calculations by scientists at a FAPESP-supported research center, the amount is equal to the emission of 5.2 billion tons of CO2 equivalent. The authors point to the potential to meet Brazilian mitigation targets by “recarbonizing” soils through sustainable agricultural practices.
According to calculations by scientists at a FAPESP-supported research center, the amount is equal to the emission of 5.2 billion tons of CO2 equivalent. The authors point to the potential to meet Brazilian mitigation targets by “recarbonizing” soils through sustainable agricultural practices.
The Carbon Countdown initiative, with an investment of BRL 100 million through a partnership between the Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture, Shell, and Petrobras, will traverse all Brazilian biomes to collect soil and vegetation samples.
The Carbon Countdown initiative, with an investment of BRL 100 million through a partnership between the Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture, Shell, and Petrobras, will traverse all Brazilian biomes to collect soil and vegetation samples.
