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This research paper uses geographic information techniques and satellite data to analyze the spatial and temporal evolution of two water bodies in the Pampean region, Paso de las Piedras and La Picasa, between 1981 and 2012, highlighting the impact of precipitation variability on water surface area.

This research paper analyzes temporal climate variability on the northern coast of the Bahía Blanca estuary in Argentina from 1960 to 2014 to inform land-use planning and improve population quality of life.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative and PUC-Rio analyzes the relationship between forest fires and subsequent deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2013 to 2020. The study finds that while forest fires are not systematically used as a direct first step to clear vegetation in the same location, they serve as a strong leading indicator of imminent deforestation in the surrounding vicinity, particularly in rural settlements and occupied public lands.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the relationship between forest degradation and deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2017 to 2020 using data from the DETER and PRODES monitoring systems. The study finds that while direct local conversion from degradation to deforestation is low, there is a strong spatial association, with a significant portion of deforestation occurring in the immediate vicinity of previously degraded areas, particularly in medium or large private properties, rural settlements, and undesignated areas.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI/PUC-Rio) analyzes the relationship between forest degradation and deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2017 to 2020 using data from INPE's DETER and PRODES systems. It finds that while direct local conversion from degradation to deforestation is low, a significant portion of deforestation occurs in the vicinity of previously degraded areas, suggesting that degradation can serve as a regional risk indicator for future forest loss.

This report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) analyzes bicycle ridership and safety in Vancouver from 2010 to 2020. It combines automated counter data and GPS trip data to estimate traffic volumes and identify high-risk intersections, concluding that while overall ridership and safety have improved due to expanded protected infrastructure, significant risks remain on arterial roads lacking such facilities, particularly during late fall and early winter.