Brazilian scientists warn the Amazon Rainforest could hit a no-return point by 2050, speeding up climate change. Their Nature paper shows ongoing damage might trigger the forest’s decline, affecting global warming. Bernando Flores, from the Federal University of Santa Catarina UFSC and backed by the Serrapilheira Institute, warns of nearing critical environmental limits. Without action, […]
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