Forests

Study finds evidence that tropical deforestation stops the rain

Agriculture is driving 90% of global deforestation, but the resulting reduction in rainfall is negatively impacting crop yields.

Agriculture is driving 90% of global deforestation, but the resulting reduction in rainfall is negatively impacting crop yields. Image: Unsplash/CHUTTERSNAP

Olivia Rosane
Freelance Reporter, Ecowatch
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