A study in Spain reveals that black carbon is the main pollutant associated with deterioration in body composition among older adults. Learn more here!
Born in Lisbon and having lived in the capital for 27 years, he is currently based in Trás-os-Montes, in northeastern Portugal. Naturally inquisitive and driven by a restless curiosity, he has long been passionate about understanding the world through geography.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography (2012–2015) and a Master’s degree in Physical Geography and Land Planning (2015–2018) from the University of Lisbon, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Cadastre (2023–2024) from the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. His enduring interest in geography may eventually lead him to pursue further academic study, potentially a PhD.
Throughout his career, he has explored multiple dimensions of geography. He began as a lifeguard, where he developed a keen understanding of coastal dynamics. He later moved into the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), taking on roles as a technician, sales representative, and software support specialist. However, the most challenging and rewarding experience has been teaching geography.
He has published articles in various national and international journals over the years, contributing to the dissemination of geographic knowledge.
A geographer at heart since childhood, the world is no stranger to him. Every location presents an opportunity to explore the connections between people and their surroundings. Wherever he goes, he consistently identifies patterns in geography, geomorphology, geology, and the physical and human forces that shape the landscape.
News by Carlos Alves
Chinese geologists have identified a supergiant deposit containing around 1,000 tonnes of gold with an extraordinary purity of 138 grams per tonne, discovered at depths of up to three kilometres. The find could significantly reshape global gold markets and strengthen China’s strategic mineral reserves.
China and Africa offer powerful lessons on how planting trees can fight climate change without drying out soils, showing that carbon capture must be carefully balanced with water availability to avoid unintended environmental consequences.
The four main categories of ecosystem services provided by wasps: regulation, provisioning, supporting, and cultural. Learn more here!
A team of researchers used an unprecedented analysis of seismic activity in the Yellowstone caldera and detected long-term earthquake dynamics there. Learn more here!