Brazilian scientists fear that the Amazon may become a grassy savanna — with profound effects on the climate worldwide. Read about the rainforest at a “tipping point” in @NYTMag. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld5 years ago
“We are approaching a potential tipping point" in the Amazon said an environmental activist, "where large parts of the forest will be so damaged that it collapses.” nyti.ms
@nytimesworld5 years ago
A meeting of Amazon-area bishops in the Vatican has been debating allowing married men to administer sacraments in remote areas. Some activists point out that there are already Catholic leaders there: women. nyti.ms
@nytimesworld6 years ago
“The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change and extensive use of fire have brought the Amazon to the tipping point,” said Thomas Lovejoy, an environmental science and policy professor at George Mason University. nyti.ms
@WSJ8 years ago
The deal for Whole Foods isn't just about grocery stores. It's a jumping-off point for Amazon on.wsj.com
@BBCWorld3 years ago
Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say bit.ly
@nytimesworld5 years ago
A meeting of Amazon-area bishops in the Vatican has been debating allowing married men to administer sacraments in remote areas. Some activists point out that there are already Catholic leaders there: women. nyti.ms
@guardian5 years ago
Amazon rainforest 'close to irreversible tipping point' theguardian.com
@nytimesworld6 years ago
“The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change and extensive use of fire have brought the Amazon to the tipping point,” said Thomas Lovejoy, an environmental science and policy professor at George Mason University. nyti.ms
Climate crisis: Amazon rainforest tipping point is looming, data shows theguardian.com
@nytimesworld5 years ago
A meeting of Amazon-area bishops in the Vatican has been debating allowing married men to administer sacraments in remote areas. Some activists point out that there are already Catholic leaders there: women. nyti.ms
@guardian6 years ago
Amazon fires show world heading for point of no return, says UN theguardian.com
Activist investor Daniel Loeb, whose hedge fund Third Point counts Amazon as one of its biggest holdings, told investors on Wednesday that he sees roughly $1 trillion in untapped value at the e-commerce giant on.wsj.com
@nytimesworld5 years ago
A meeting of Amazon-area bishops in the Vatican has been debating allowing married men to administer sacraments in remote areas. Some activists point out that there are already Catholic leaders there: women. nyti.ms
@WSJ6 years ago
As Amazon continues to grow its list of corporate frenemies, it has one ace up its sleeve that none of its competitors can match: its vast data collection. But that data will also be a point of ever greater concern. on.wsj.com
@WSJ8 years ago
Kroger hopes to make a point when it releases earnings this week: it can fend off Amazon on.wsj.com
