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Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research finds
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Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research finds

Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories·Longer droughts and changes in rainfall are already occurring in the Amazon, research finds·3 days ago
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According to two recently published studies led by scientists from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the Brazilian Amazon is already beginning to experience scenarios previously projected for the coming decades, including longer dry seasons and changes in rainfall patterns. Without integrated policies and initiatives to combat climate change, the situation could rapidly intensify, posing risks to biodiversity, the replenishment of natural water reservoirs, and the functioning of the forest.

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