Dr Ruth Freeman

Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, explores the alarming surge in lake temperatures exceeding 40 °C in the Amazon Basin and its devastating impact on wildlife. She reveals how rising temperatures deplete oxygen, stressing aquatic life. Additionally, Freeman discusses the legacy effect of microbes in soil, revealing how they help plants adapt to drought by 'remembering' past conditions. This fascinating interplay between climate extremes and microbial memory offers insights into both Amazonian and Irish ecosystems.