Environmental Studies and Forestry

Deforestation reduces rainfall and agricultural revenues in the Brazilian Amazon

A. T. Leite-filho, B. S. Soares-filho, et al.

This study reveals the surprising effects of deforestation on rainfall in the Southern Brazilian Amazon, highlighting a delicate balance that tips the scales towards devastating agricultural losses. Conducted by Argemiro Teixeira Leite-Filho, Britaldo Silveira Soares-Filho, Juliana Leroy Davis, Gabriel Medeiros Abrahão, and Jan Börner, this research emphasizes the critical need for effective deforestation policies.

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