Droughts Dry Up Amazon’s ‘Green Lungs’
Friday, July 22, 2016 6:22
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By Tim Radford / Climate News Network
Serious tree loss and stunted growth caused by repeated droughts in the Amazon Basin have damaged the rainforest’s vital ability to store atmospheric carbon.
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Source: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/droughts_dry_up_amazons_green_lungs_20160722/
