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Amazonian study identifies most effective ways of conserving biodiversity and carbon

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As the 2026 El Niño intensifies across the Amazon, new research highlights the urgent need to better protect the region's remaining forests from disturbances.

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  • As the 2026 El Niño intensifies across the Amazon, new research highlights the urgent need to better protect the region's remaining forests from disturbances.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:07 UTC.

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