Brazil's Cerrado savanna shows resilience after wildfires, but faces threats from climate change.

Brazil's Cerrado, a vast and biodiverse savanna, has shown resilience following recent wildfires, with new growth emerging quickly. Spanning two million square kilometers, it features deep root systems that access groundwater and trees with protective bark. Although it can recover from fires, experts caution that increasing droughts due to climate change may challenge its adaptability, threatening the ecosystem and South America's water supply.

November 03, 2024
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