While not a rare occurrence, the presence of these lifeless menhaden here and at other locations throughout the Two River area, is a cause for concern for a number of reasons.
As the planet warms, it isn't just humans who are feeling the heat — trees are too. Rising temperatures are disrupting a primary engine of life on Earth: photosynthesis.
Agribusiness entities that deforested vast swaths of the Cerrado biome are now suffering a drop in production because of climate changes brought about by their own actions.
Climate change is forcing farmers to look for new land at higher elevations and higher latitudes, while scientists focus on climate-resistant coffee plants.