Rainforest

Brazil is one of the most urbanised countries in the world and is populated with 207 million people. The tourist wonder of the world is known for its beautiful mountains and love for soccer however the country is home to one of the poorest places in the world. Favelas, as locals call them, are huge slum areas located in Brazil. Home to 11 million people around the country, there are over 1600 Favelas just in Sao Paulo and these Favelas are only expanding. What are some size and characteristics…

In “Queries of Unrest” written by Clint Smith, the author thoroughly conveys his message of darkness, death, fear, and power by his strong use of repetition, symbolism, and imagery. Throughout “Queries of Unrest”, Smith uses many literary terms like repetition to get his message of the poem out. For example, he uses “Maybe”, “darkness”, “scared”, and “cry for help” many times in his poem. When he uses these words and phrases he uses them to express doubt and fear about his life and what he’s…

Forests produce vital oxygen for people and wildlife. The world’s most vulnerable and endangered life exist in forests and 1.6 billion people rely on the benefits that they offer. Forests have integral part in maintaining the climate, however, man chooses to use this precious resource for his selfish purposes without any regard to the beautiful life it protects and shelters. Deforestation is one of the biggest threats to the planet and if we continue to exploit it at the pace we are going, they…

Tribal communities, in the Amazon Basin, are rooted in tradition. These traditions may seem very foreign to Western cultures, but these tribal societies are now changing rapidly to defend the place they call home through use of technology and languages familiar to our culture. The advancement attempts made the the communities may not be enough; specific communities have been forced to take aggressive measures. The Amazon Basin and its forests are said to be in danger from ventures such as…

In the world richest biotope, wetlands, and specially floodplains, remain particularly active zones in terms of nutrients, biodiversity, flows spreading, sediment transfer and human activities. Today, these sensitive zones are facing increasing human pressures and augmentation in frequency and intensity of extreme hydrological events. The impact of such extreme events on floodplain ecology and biogeochemistry is still difficult to assess. In this context, hydrodynamic models are attractive tools…

Atop a big bump on Williams Peak near Mariposa, CA, an aging fire lookout tower offers hikers exercise and fresh air to banish cabin fever. The views are terrific and far flung, and the forlorn tower provides fine Kodak moments. Neither long nor strenuous, the route traces a good dirt road 3.5 miles to the modest summit of the peak, elevation 3.205 feet. Or, if you prefer a shorter trek, drive to the gate blocking auto travel 1.4 miles below the summit. In addition to a moderate jaunt to an…

Biome Description/ Definition The Savanna is an amazing biome and different from other biomes. The Savanna is an extensive grassland. In the grassland you will find a lot of shrubs and remote trees. The savanna can be found between a desert biome and the tropical rain forest. The desert as we know does not receive a lot of water but on the contrary the tropical rain forest so as you might have guessed the Savanna does not have much rain. In the Savanna it is mostly warm and only has 2 seasons.…

Mato Grosso used to stand for nearly a third of the total Brazilian deforestation. It is also currently the leading state for both soy and beef production (Fearnside & Figueiredo, 2015). With initiatives from private stakeholders and government, Mato Grosso’s share of deforestation has been steadily decreasing since 2008 (Fearnside & Figueiredo, 2015). Three major stakeholders were identified in the beef value chain and the institutions that frame their workings (Figure 5). Figure 5: Image…

TITLE The Amazon Within: The Jungle Meets The City At This Iquitos Hostel LEAD PARAGRAPH You have finished your jungle tour, visited your shaman, completed your silent retreat and are ready to start making your way back to civilization. Or, you are about to head off for a totally inward journey deep in the Amazon. Either way you will most likely have to stop in Iquitos, an exciting, slightly hectic city in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. The bustle of the city can be distracting for those…

On a thick log surrounded by tall highly pigmented grass deep in the Amazon Basin on the border of Peru sits three individuals staring at onlookers; one in confusion, one in distress, and the other with disinterest. Nearby the log on the edge of a green murky river stands a woman with two young children. The women are all dressed in a single wool-like material skirt revealing the upper part of their tan torso, while the men wear small straps of string to cover their genital. They share similar…