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Brazil· TeresinaAmazon Rainforest becomes net CO2 emitter due to deforestation and wildfires
A new study reveals the Amazon rainforest is now a net emitter of CO2, primarily due to wildfires, deforestation, and degradation, impacting regional climate patterns.
Background
The Amazon rainforest, vital for global climate regulation, has faced escalating deforestation and wildfires for decades. This destruction is largely driven by agricultural expansion and logging, involving governments, corporations, and local communities, raising concerns about biodiversity and climate change.
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Amazon Rainforest Emissions and Climate Change Concerns
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoGeobits report on a study showing the Amazon rainforest as a net CO2 emitter due to wildfires and deforestation.
Amazon Rainforest Environmental Concerns
First report 7h agoLast update 3h agoNew research reveals the Amazon rainforest is a net emitter of carbon dioxide annually, largely due to wildfires, deforestation, and degradation, impacting rainfall and temperature.
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