Why deforestation means less rain in tropical forests : NPR
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A new study finds deforestation reduces rainfall in tropical rainforests, which has grave consequences for agriculture, drought and climate resilience.
A new study finds deforestation reduces rainfall in tropical rainforests, which has grave consequences for agriculture, drought and climate resilience.
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Why deforestation means less rain in tropical forests : NPR
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Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
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Why deforestation means less rain in tropical forests : NPR
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Mayans Have Farmed The Same Way For Millennia. Climate Change Means They Can't
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Deforestation Is Accelerating, Despite Mounting Efforts to Protect Tropical Forests. What Are We Doing Wrong?
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The Rainforest is approaching a tipping point beyond which it would become barren
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Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
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Deforestation Is Stressing Out Animals A Moment of Science - Indiana Public Media
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Tropical Deforestation
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The U.S. plans new protections for old forests facing pressure from climate change
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Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
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Kiss the Goodbye?
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