Scientists have long warned about increasing drought in the Amazon region due to fossil-fuel caused climate change & deforestation. There is also a growing risk of passing a tipping point due to a self-reinforcing feedback: less forest -> less rain -> less forest.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/18/drought-amazon-capital-climate-manaus-forest-fires-air-quality-rivers
Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf /
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