Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

given that the Sahara is only a couple thousand years old does that mean the amazon is just as young?


An interesting article on how people shaped the Amazon.

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/its-now-...


The Amazon is much younger; much of what is jungle today wasn't before the Columbian Exchange.

There is a theory that American reforestation was responsible for the Little Ice Age.


Very good question.




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: