Amazon Basin

Flood frequency of the world’s largest river has increased fivefold

A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods. Scientists’ analysis of the potential causes could contribute to more accurate flood prediction for the Amazon Basin. Water levels of the Amazon River have been recorded daily in Port of…

Drought caused the Amazon to stop storing carbon

The most extensive land-based study of the effect of drought on Amazonian rainforests to date has shown that a recent drought completely shut down the Amazon Basin’s carbon sink. Previous research has suggested that the Amazon – the most extensive tropical forest on Earth – may be gradually losing its capacity to take carbon from…

@PriestleyCentre

“Did you miss our 'Open Research for Climate Action' event with @OpenResLeeds? Fear not, the recording and associate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…”

“RT @cumbriawildlife: We are offering an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to spend a sandwich placement with Cumbria Wil… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…”

“RT @EnvLeeds: Learn about cutting-edge science, new perspectives, and innovative solutions from leading climate researchers, prof… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…”