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Environmental Science

How Deforestation Affects Local Rainfall Patterns

Quick fact

In the Amazon, about half of all rainfall is generated by the forest itself through transpiration—so removing trees can cut rainfall by up to 30% locally.

Why this is interesting

You might think deforestation only removes trees, but what if it also robs the sky of rain? Why do some deforested regions become drier even far away from the cleared area?