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Why is the Amazon rainforest drying up?

Nov 9, 2023
This podcast explores the devastating drought in the Amazon rainforest and the factors driving it. It discusses the impact of low water levels on biodiversity and infrastructure, the role of climate change and deforestation, and the wide-reaching consequences on power supplies and crop irrigation. It also explores the anticipation of rain and the hope it brings for revitalization.
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