Amazon rainforest more able to withstand drought than previously thought
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:30
in Earth & Climate
New research suggests that the Amazon rainforest may be more able to cope with dry conditions than previously predicted. Researchers used a computer model to demonstrate that, providing forest conservation measures are in place, the Amazon rainforest may be more able to withstand periods of drought than has been estimated by other climate models.