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The Spread of Mangroves in Senegal
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Published March 21, 2018
After decades of decline, satellites show mangrove forests are covering more area and growing more densely in this West African country.
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Reshaping the Xingu River
Published October 6, 2017
Construction of the Belo Monte Dam has transformed a major tributary of the Amazon River in northern Brazil.
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The Global Spread of Bare Ground
Published September 27, 2017
China and the United States lost more vegetation—mainly to spreading urban and suburban areas, new transportation networks, and energy production—than any other countries between 2000 and 2012.
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Climate Proofing Rio de Janeiro
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Published August 9, 2017
Civic officials from Rio and scientists from NASA are talking about ways the city can combat rising urban temperatures.
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Winds Trigger Pond Growth
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Published July 6, 2017
A new study shows that winds are responsible for the widespread growth of ponds in three watersheds along the Mississippi River.
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Tracking Forest Change in Canada
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Published June 27, 2017
Researchers analyzed 25 years of Landsat data to establish where forests had burned or been cut.