(Conversation recorded on September 25th, 2024)
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the Earth's most vital systems, playing a key role in maintaining the balance and stability of our climate. Yet this extraordinary ecosystem, which influences global rainfall patterns and regulates temperatures, is increasingly threatened by human activity. What is the current status of the ancient Amazon Rainforest, and how could its trajectory shape the entire planet for thousands of years to come?
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://thegreatsimplification.libsyn.com/carbon-sink-to-carbon-source-how-the-amazon-rainforest-could-become-a-self-drying-savanna-carlos-nobre-tgs-150