Lianas are taking over the rainforests, and it's visible from space

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May 6, 2025, 12:04 pm77 pts
A pandemic of lianas is sweeping through tropical forests, reducing their ability to store carbon and limiting their role in mitigating climate change. Two recent studies from Leiden University highlight the issue. "We now understand why lianas are visible in satellite imagery," say the researchers.

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