The Magic of the Amazon - A River That Flows Invisibly All Around Us
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating interconnected systems of the Amazon region in this captivating 22-minute TED talk. Discover how the Amazon River functions like a heart, pumping water from the seas through its vast network and into the atmosphere via 600 billion trees acting as lungs. Learn about cloud formation, rainfall patterns, and the thriving ecosystem that results from this intricate natural symphony. Delve into the environmental services provided by the Amazon to the entire world, as explained through the lyrical narrative of Antonio Donato Nobre. Gain a deeper appreciation for the extraordinary complexity and importance of nature's delicate balance in this enlightening presentation.
Syllabus
Antonio Donato Nobre: The magic of the Amazon: A river that flows invisibly all around us
Taught by
TED
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