In 2023, the Amazon Basin experienced its lowest rainfall in over forty years, affecting nine countries from July to September. The European Union Scientific Center’s study highlights this significant decrease. It impacted rivers and biodiversity across regions like Amazonas, extending to Peru and Bolivia. Rainfall in Amazonas fell 100 to 350 millimeters below the average. […]
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