Evidence of ancient river could rewrite geological history of the Americas
Volcanic deposits point to early link between North America and South America
Latin America
-
-
Heat-beating beans resist climate change
Newly tested varieties show promise in surviving higher temperatures -
-
Ancient and modern cities obeyed same mathematical rule
Productivity rises faster than population, regardless of culture and time frame -
-
Ice core suggests humans damaged atmosphere long before the industrial revolution
Colonial mines polluted South America centuries before coal and oil -
More monarch butterflies in Mexico, but numbers still low
Scientists see uptick in migration from U.S. but remain concerned about the future -
Climate change skeptic takes reins of Brazil’s science ministry
Appointment casts doubts on nation’s commitment to environmental issues -
-
-
Giving cities a road map to reducing their carbon footprint
New standards for measuring urban greenhouse gas emissions unveiled at climate summit -
-
Raids by uncontacted Amazon tribes raise fears of violence
Rare act of hostility by isolated people in Peru could lead villagers to retaliate -
No clear reprieve for Galápagos' research center
Ecuadorian government calls foundation "essential" but bailout still lacking -
-
Galápagos research center may shut down
Biodiversity researchers make last-ditch effort to preserve Darwin's legacy in Ecuador
