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Modeling studies suggest that Amazon Rainforest is more resilient than expected

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The imminent loss of Amazon rainforests due to deforestation has been linked to scientists, activists and citizens around the world. The region’s unparalleled biodiversity and natural habitats that maintain important carbon stores are at risk, and the global climate is far-reaching. Previous research warned that Amazon was moving towards a tipping point, but beyond that the…