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. 2008 Jan 11;319(5860):169-72.
doi: 10.1126/science.1146961. Epub 2007 Nov 29.

Climate change, deforestation, and the fate of the Amazon

Yadvinder Malhi  1 , J Timmons Roberts, Richard A Betts, Timothy J Killeen, Wenhong Li, Carlos A Nobre
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Climate change, deforestation, and the fate of the Amazon

Yadvinder Malhi et al. Science. .

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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  • Financing tropical forest preservation.
    Warkentin IG, Sodhi NS. Warkentin IG, et al. Science. 2008 May 16;320(5878):874. doi: 10.1126/science.320.5878.874a. Science. 2008. PMID: 18487174 No abstract available.

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