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Amazon's 'Flying Rivers' Dwindle Amid Deforestation Crisis

10/1/2025

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Scientists say deforestation and climate change weaken the Amazon's 'flying rivers,' reducing rainfall.
Droughts in Peru and fires in the Amazon threaten crops and hydroelectric power.
Indigenous communities report disrupted ecological calendars, affecting agriculture and fishing.
The Amazon has lost about 17% of its forest cover, mainly to cattle ranching and soy farming; experts urge zero deforestation and large-scale restoration.

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Scientists say deforestation and climate change weaken the Amazon's 'flying rivers,' reducing rainfall.
Droughts in Peru and fires in the Amazon threaten crops and hydroelectric power.
Indigenous communities report disrupted ecological calendars, affecting agriculture and fishing.
The Amazon has lost about 17% of its forest cover, mainly to cattle ranching and soy farming; experts urge zero deforestation and large-scale restoration.