Rivers and streams in the Andean Cordillera are hot spots for greenhouse gases emissions, shows study

A new scientific study by researchers from the University of Liège (Belgium) shows that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 ) in the Amazon basin, the world’s largest river. This study is published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment.  Read More