New research shows extreme heat, drought and ozone pollution from fires are damaging tropical forests, including the Amazon, and weakening the Amazon rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
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Compounding Climate Impacts Drive Tropical Forest Decline
Heat, drought and fire-related ozone weaken the Amazon’s carbon absorption
New research shows extreme heat, drought and ozone pollution from fires are damaging tropical forests, including the Amazon, and weakening the Amazon rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
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