Droughts in the Amazon rainforest can now be predicted

Update: 2020-10-30

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Severe droughts are becoming more frequent in the Amazon rainforest and not only damage the forest but also impact the lives of millions in the area negatively. Niklas Boers from Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research explains how it is now possible to forecast these droughts up to 18 months in advance.

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Droughts in the Amazon rainforest can now be predicted

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Droughts in the Amazon rainforest can now be predicted