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Mongabay
Novel research finds unexpected climate resilience in up to 36% of Amazon forest
“In Manaus, a city at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, forest ecologist Flávia Costa’s research finds that the region’s vast wetlands, or shallow water table areas, have proven to be stubbornly drought resistant through years of intensifying climate change. Her long-term research reveals that palm species and other wetland trees are not just surviving drought seasons, they’re maintaining their health and even adding biomass. That could mean these areas could serve as valuable refugia, as other parts of Amazonia degrade,” writes journalism professor Justin Catanoso, a regular contributor to Mongabay.
April 9, 2026
WalletHub
For those choosing an app, the first step is to identify your priority, whether it’s tracking spending, categorizing expenses, or managing bills, since different apps specialize in different functions. It’s also important to choose a tool with a clean, easy-to-use interface and test it before committing,” finance professor Tilan (Kelly) Tang told Wallet Hub. “The best budgeting app is simply the one a person will use consistently.”
April 13, 2026
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