Critical analysis of methane research carried in Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.5935/1809-2667.20100002Keywords:
National research, Greenhouse gases, Hydroelectric dams, Wetlands, Scientific knowledgeAbstract
This article evaluates the scientific knowledge generated by researchers and national research centers concerning how greenhouse gases affect Brazilian water systems, relevant publications on this issue and whether these studies are concentrated in certain areas of the country. Analysis of scientific articles demonstrated that participation of Brazilian researchers is still small. Research is concentrated in the Amazon region, with no findings in the southern and northeastern regions. One expects that future studies will consider a greater variety of ecosystems, filling important gaps in other regions of the CountryDownloads
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