The forest that connects 8 countries and houses billions of species
The Amazon rainforest, spanning eight countries, is a vital ecosystem housing 10% of Earth's species and holding 20% of the world's freshwater. It stores billions of tons of carbon, crucial for climate stability. Deforestation, driven by agriculture and illegal clearing, threatens this balance, impacting global weather patterns and endangering both wildlife and the livelihoods of over 40 million people.
The Amazon rainforest, spanning eight countries, is a vital ecosystem housing 10% of Earth's species and holding 20% of the world's freshwater. It stores billions of tons of carbon, crucial for climate stability. Deforestation, driven by agriculture and illegal clearing, threatens this balance, impacting global weather patterns and endangering both wildlife and the livelihoods of over 40 million people.
