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flag Scientists warn the Amazon may lose large trees and reduce carbon absorption due to long-term drought.

flag Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Universidade Federal do Para warn that the Amazon rainforest may experience "profound changes" from long-term drought due to climate change, including the death of large trees and reduced carbon absorption capacity. flag A 22-year study in Brazil showed a third loss of biomass, with most large trees dying within the first 15 years. flag While the forest eventually stabilized, further research is needed on air moisture, temperature, and extreme weather impacts.

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