Amazon goes from ‘carbon sink’ to carbon creator

The Amazon rainforest, once a carbon sink, now emits more CO2 than it absorbs, contributing to climate change. This shift is largely due to fires, often set for agriculture, and climate factors like higher temperatures and droughts. These conditions make the forest more vulnerable, leading to more emissions. The loss of trees reduces rainfall, exacerbating droughts and fires, creating a cycle of destruction.

Why is the discovery of carbon emissions from the Amazon without fires concerning?

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What impact does deforestation have on adjacent forests in the Amazon?

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