Nagaon, a city in Assam, has been growing fast. But this growth is not always organized or well-planned. Over the last 30 years, the way land is used in Nagaon has changed a lot. More buildings are going up, while green spaces are shrinking. This is a big deal because it affects how people live and how sustainable the city is. Researchers looked at satellite images ...
In the eastern Amazon, the health of the forest is a big deal. It's not just about the trees, but also about what's happening around them. People have been trying to figure out how farming and other activities affect the forest. But there's still a lot to learn. A recent study took a close look at the Guamá area in northeastern Pará. They wanted to see how different...
Mangroves are not just pretty trees by the water. They play a big role in fighting climate change. They soak up carbon from the air and store it in their roots and soil. This is what scientists call "blue carbon. " But here is the problem. Human activities like industry, farming, and city growth are messing with their homes and ability to store carbon. The United Na...
In the world of soil science, there's a lot going on beneath our feet that we don't see. Soil organic carbon is a big deal, especially in tropical regions. The way we use the land can really shake things up in the soil. This is because the minerals and climate in these areas speed up the transformation of organic matter into something more stable. Osmium tetroxide s...
In the heart of Northeastern Nigeria, Borno Metropolis has been grappling with increased flooding. This is not just a recent issue. It has been a growing problem over the past few decades. The reason? A mix of natural and human-driven factors. Climate change has been a significant player, altering rainfall patterns and making floods more frequent. To understand this...
Cacao farming in Colombia is at a crossroads. The way farmers and experts think about land use is evolving. Agroforestry is a big part of this change. It's a way to use land that mixes trees, crops, and sometimes animals. The goal is to make farming more sustainable. But there's a problem. The knowledge systems that guide these practices are not as integrated as they...
Cities are always changing, and understanding these changes is crucial. These changes are influenced by many factors. These include the environment, society, economy, and politics. A new approach has been developed to predict these changes using a tool called Dinamica-Ego. This tool helps to create detailed forecasts of how land will be used in the future. The pro...
People have always been curious about how economic inequality came to be. One big question is how different ways of getting food, like farming, herding, and foraging, have affected how wealth is spread out. Some people think that societies where owning land was key to producing food had bigger wealth gaps than those where hard work was the main factor. To test this ...
Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in our rivers and streams. These tiny pieces come from various sources, and one major way they end up in water is through stormwater runoff. This is the water that flows over the ground during rainstorms, picking up pollutants along the way. The role of city drainage systems and the types of land us...
The Gonçalves Dias River sub-basin is a unique blend of nature and agriculture. It's home to the eastern part of Iguaçu National Park and the surrounding farmlands. This area is super important for protecting and restoring biodiversity in Paraná. It's also key for creating ecological corridors, which are like nature's highways for animals and plants. The landscape he...