Amazon at Tipping Point

Scientists Warn of Devastating Consequences

Moistures and Carbon Devascularization

Scientists have warned that further deforestation could push the Amazon rainforest beyond a tipping point where the moisture and carbon. Unlike wildfires in Europe or the United States, fires do not occur naturally in the humid tropical Amazon rainforest. The fires in the Amazon are the result of a mix of human activities, including illegal logging, land clearing for agriculture, and arson.

Fires in the mature forest regions are the leading drivers of degradation of the Amazon Rainforest because the biome hasn't evolved to. Thousands of fires are burning across a southern swath of the Amazon. They belch smoke and soot, blanketing those who live downwind.

The fires are a major threat to the Amazon rainforest, which is home to an estimated 10% of the world's known species. The rainforest also plays a vital role in regulating the global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

If the Amazon rainforest is pushed beyond its tipping point, it could have a devastating impact on the global climate and biodiversity. Scientists are urging governments and businesses to take action to protect the rainforest before it is too late.