Why the Amazon's ability to make its own rain matters more than ever
Phys.org • 12/4/2025 • Last cited 12/4/2025
Summary
Dr. Magali Nehemy observed the impact of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest's ability to generate its own rainfall, as highlighted by a local chief's concerns about the changing landscape. This situation underscores the increasing importance of the Amazon's ecological functions in the face of environmental challenges, according to Phys.org.
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- 2025-12-04Why the Amazon's ability to make its own rain matters more than ever (current)
- 2025-12-06New 'remarkably tame' tinamou species discovered in Amazon mountains may already be at risk of extinction (Phys.org)
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