Growth in Amazon Cropland May Impact Climate and Deforestation Patterns

Scientists using NASA satellite data have found that clearing for mechanized cropland has recently become a significant force in Brazilian Amazon deforestation. This change in land use may alter the region's climate and the land's ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news77897490.html">Growth in Amazon Cropland May Impact Climate and Deforestation Patterns</a></p> <p>Scientists using NASA satellite data have found that clearing for mechanized cropland has recently become a significant force in Brazilian Amazon deforestation. This change in land use may alter the region's climate and the land's ability to absorb carbon dioxide. </p>