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Amazon Trees Thrive Amid CO2 Rise, Face New Threats

10/12/2025

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A recent study finds Amazon trees are growing larger due to higher atmospheric carbon dioxide, with average size up 3.2% per decade.
Larger trees absorb more carbon but are more vulnerable to drought and strong winds.
The study calls for maintaining a connected ecosystem to support these giants.
Deforestation remains a significant threat that could jeopardize the forest’s carbon balance and increase climate risk.

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Story summary

A recent study finds Amazon trees are growing larger due to higher atmospheric carbon dioxide, with average size up 3.2% per decade.
Larger trees absorb more carbon but are more vulnerable to drought and strong winds.
The study calls for maintaining a connected ecosystem to support these giants.
Deforestation remains a significant threat that could jeopardize the forest’s carbon balance and increase climate risk.