Study reveals the Amazon rainforest’s unprecedented drought, attributing it to climate change. According to scientists, the drought affecting all nine Amazon countries is anticipated to intensify in 2024 following the retreat of the rainy season in May. The drought may exacerbate wildfires, and deforestation might accelerate the Amazon’s progression towards a critical threshold.
A UN report has sounded the alarm, revealing that one-fifth of migratory animal species are on the brink of extinction, highlighting a significant threat to global biodiversity. The decline of these species could have profound implications for the natural world, human livelihoods, and global food security.