Intensifying droughts may be pushing tropical forests toward a dangerous threshold

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May 18, 2026, 8:40 am269 ptsTop
Tropical forests, often described as the lungs of the planet, may be edging closer to a dangerous threshold as droughts become more frequent and widespread across the world's humid tropics. New research suggests these ecosystems are increasingly struggling to recover from prolonged dry conditions, raising…

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