Abstract

The forest biome of Amazonia is one of Earth's greatest biological treasures and a major component of the Earth system. This century, it faces the dual threats of deforestation and stress from climate change. Here, we summarize some of the latest findings and thinking on these threats, explore the consequences for the forest ecosystem and its human residents, and outline options for the future of Amazonia. We also discuss the implications of new proposals to finance preservation of Amazonian forests.

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Amazon rainforestBiomeDeforestation (computer science)AmazonianClimate changeEcosystemGeographyEcosystem servicesEarth system scienceAgroforestryEcologyEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental scienceBiology

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Year
2007
Type
review
Volume
319
Issue
5860
Pages
169-172
Citations
1714
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Yadvinder Malhi, J. Timmons Roberts, Richard Betts et al. (2007). Climate Change, Deforestation, and the Fate of the Amazon. Science , 319 (5860) , 169-172. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1146961

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10.1126/science.1146961