Deforestation reduces rainfall by 74% and increases temperatures by 16% in Amazon during dry season, study says

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Sep 2, 2025, 3:22 pm185 ptsTrendingTop
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is responsible for approximately 74.5% of the reduction in rainfall and 16.5% of the temperature increase in the biome during the dry season. For the first time, researchers have quantified the impact of vegetation loss and global climate change on the forest.

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