Amazon Basin Now Net Carbon Source, Study Finds

A 15-year analysis by Brazil's INPE published in Nature shows the Amazon now emits more CO₂ than it absorbs, with wildfires as the primary driver. This marks a reversal of the region's historical role as a carbon sink, signaling a critical climate tipping point. The finding is based on satellite data and modeling, but the exact magnitude of net emissions remains uncertain.

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