Science & Environment | Amazon Rainforest Drying Out Due to Human Activity, Study Finds

Amazon Rainforest Drying Out Due to Human Activity, Study Finds

Jan 17, 2024 3:34 PM

NASA scientists analyzed two decades of data on the amount of moisture in the atmosphere above the Amazon rainforest, and found that human activity is causing a significant increase in dryness that leads to more wildfires and drought.

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