Deforestation is drying out the Amazon rainforest faster than previously thought

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Jan 28, 2026, 7:30 pm98 ptsTrending
Deforestation is having a more devastating effect on the Amazon rainforest than earlier data suggested. While cutting down large swaths of trees destroys vital habitats, it also harms the region's ability to generate its own rainfall. According to a new study published in the journal Nature, the Amazon could…

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