deforestation
Small-scale Deforestation is on the Rise in the Amazon
Caitlin Dempsey
Researchers analyzed forest loss rates across the entire Amazon between 2001 and 2014.
Deforestation Is Drying Up Atmospheric Rivers
Katarina Samurović
Deforestation has a dramatic impact on climate, reducing evapotranspiration which feed atmospheric rivers.
Tropical Forest Degradation Means More Carbon Dioxide is Released into the Atmosphere Than is Absorbed
Elizabeth Borneman
Satellite images targeting areas of tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas have shown that some tropical forests are dispelling more carbon than they are taking in.
Tracking Deforestation by Measuring the Distance to the Nearest Forest
Elizabeth Borneman
Using satellite images, researchers established a method of calculating the distance between any point in the continental United States and the nearest forested area.
Geo Quiz: Name the Human Activity Visible from Space
Caitlin Dempsey
This geography quiz features ten satellite images each showing an anthropogenic activity. Can you figure out what the human activity shown on each image is?