Deforestation in the Amazon: its impact on climate and biodiversity

The Amazon, a vast South American ecosystem globally recognized as the "lung of the planet", stands as a fundamental pillar in the intricate balance of the Earth's climate. Its extension, encompassing multiple nations of South America, houses unparalleled biodiversity, playing a crucial role in regulating climate patterns, the carbon cycle and preserving the intricate web of life on Earth. However, the growing and alarming deforestation that pla…