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Kate Evans - 23 Jul 2012
Scientists at Rio+20 are promoting the use of forests for influencing rainfall and adapting to climate change.
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News
- 7 Jun 2018
Figuring out the water cycle… still
We could re-wet dry landscapes with the right theory. Could the 'biotic pump' be it?
Interview
- 13 Feb 2018
Rainfall recycling: Trees as rainmakers
The role of forests in the water cycle in focus at the Global Landscapes Forum
Analysis
- 18 Sep 2017
Forests versus hurricanes
How trees may be a first defence in the battle against disaster
News
- 22 Mar 2017
Linking trees and water
News
- 10 Aug 2015
The Atlantic Ocean holds the key to western Amazon rainfall
Scientists may have discovered root causes of Amazonian droughts and fires.
Feature
- 16 Jun 2015
WEST AFRICA SPECIAL: In Burkina Faso, disappearing rains and new realities
"When they showed us a map of the resources in our village, we realized that we could lose all our forest.”
Analysis
- 29 Jan 2015
The science is clear: Forest loss behind Brazil’s drought
While politicians remain skeptical, the problem will only worsen.
News
- 10 Apr 2014
Report: Forests may play bigger role in rainfall than estimated
By 2050, the tropics could see a 12 percent and 21 percent decline in wet and dry season precipitation.
News
- 27 Dec 2013
BEST OF 2013: Forests as rainmakers
Controversial theory published to promote scientific dialogue on forest's role in rainfall.
News
- 27 Dec 2013
BEST OF 2013: Forests as rainmakers
Event Coverage
- 1 Nov 2013
To impact climate policy, researchers should think short-term, expert says
Long-term climate trends may be meaningless for policy-makers and land managers making short term decisions.
Event Coverage
- 24 Oct 2013
Forging a path for policymakers amid Mesoamerica climate uncertainty
Scientists help national policymakers, project developers and practitioners learn how to adapt to long term change.
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