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Why is the Amazon rainforest drying up?

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The Wide-Reaching Impact of the Amazon Rainforest Drought

This chapter explores the consequences of the drought in the Amazon, including its effect on power supplies in Brazil and the indirect impact on monsoons and crop irrigation in South America. It also highlights the challenges faced by President Lula in protecting the rainforest.

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