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Environmental Science

How Deforestation Alters Regional Rainfall Patterns

Quick fact

The Amazon rainforest creates about half of its own rainfall through evapotranspiration; deforestation there could reduce rainfall by up to 30% in some regions.

Why this is interesting

We know trees absorb carbon dioxide, but did you know your morning coffee might depend on a forest's ability to make its own rain? Cutting down forests can actually weaken the region's water cycle.