Human-induced global warming, rather than El Niño, was the primary driver of last year’s severe drought in the Amazon Basin, researchers reported on Wednesday. The unprecedented dry spell sent river levels to record lows, necessitated deliveries of food and drinking water to hundreds of river communities, and led to the deaths of dozens of endangered dolphins.
The drought’s impact highlights the far-reaching consequences of climate change on vital ecosystems and indigenous populations. The Amazon, often referred to as the planet’s lungs, plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate. The findings underscore the urgent need for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of global warming.
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Global warming was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought
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