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Why is the Amazon rainforest drying up?

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Impact of Climate Change on the Amazon Rainforest

This chapter discusses the drying of the Amazon rainforest due to climate change, focusing on the role of El Nino and the contribution of deforestation and degradation. It also explores the ongoing cycle of deforestation, drought, and forest fires, and the potential tipping point for the rainforest drying out.

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