Droughts in the Amazon rainforest can now be predicted

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The TiPES Podcast - Tipping points change Earth and climate

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8 months ago

TiPES is a European science project quantifying tipping points in the Earth system in order to improve climate projections. TiPES is funded by Horizon 2020

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TiPES is a European science project quantifying tipping points in the Earth system in order to improve climate projections. TiPES is funded by Horizon 2020

Droughts in the Amazon rainforest can now be predicted

The TiPES Podcast - Tipping points change Earth and climate

11 minutes 1 second

5 years ago

Droughts in the Amazon rainforest can now be predicted

Severe droughts are becoming more frequent in the Amazon rainforest and not only damage the forest but also impact the lives of millions in the area negatively. Niklas Boers from Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research explains how it is now possible to forecast these droughts up to 18 months in advance.