Name: Rio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves’ power to mitigate climate disasters
Uploaded: 2024-05-24T13:55:50-04:00
Duration: 5 min
Description: RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At the rear of Rio de Janeiro’s polluted Guanabara Bay, thousands of mangroves rise as tall as 13 feet (about 4 meters) from a previously deforested area. The 30,000 trees, planted by non-profit organization Instituto Mar Urbano over four years in the Guapimirim environmental protection area, stand as an example […]

Tag: reforestation

Rio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves’ power to mitigate climate disasters

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At the rear of Rio de Janeiro’s polluted Guanabara Bay, thousands of mangroves rise as tall as 13 feet (about 4 meters) from a previously deforested area. The 30,000 trees, planted by non-profit organization Instituto Mar Urbano over four years in the Guapimirim environmental protection area, stand as an example […]

In Brazil, drones take flight in Rio in high-tech reforestation push

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil’s seaside city of Rio de Janeiro, famed for its crowded beaches and lush surrounding hills, is sending drones buzzing into the air to disperse seeds, part of a high-tech push that seeks to speed up local reforestation efforts. The green initiative, a partnership between Rio’s city hall and startup […]