Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions, study finds

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Feb 17, 2026, 5:00 am181 ptsTrendingTop
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers. A new study led by the University of Leeds has put a monetary value on one of forests' least recognized services as a source of rainfall…

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