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Amazon Basin shifting to carbon emitter: study
Jan 19th, 2012
The Amazon Basin, traditionally considered a bulwark against global warming, may be becoming a net contributor of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a result of deforestation, researchers said on Wednesday. (Source: AFP) -
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