— Ellyn LapointeA 2021 study found that the southeastern portion of the Amazon is already emitting more carbon than it absorbs, and scientists worry that the whole rainforest could soon follow suit. This new study underscores such concerns, showing that the Amazon’s climate is transitioning to a state most trees won’t be able to survive.
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