Amazon’s Carbon Absorption Plummeting | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 2m

The Amazon rainforest is absorbing half as much carbon dioxide as once believed, a shocking new study reveals — and it’s not just a blip. Scientists confirm a decade-long decline using satellite and ground data, warning this weakened “carbon sponge” could drastically shorten our window to curb emissions. For Indigenous communities already battling deforestation and climate shifts, this news adds devastating urgency. Experts now race to pinpoint causes — climate change, fires, or human activity — while scanning global forests for similar collapse. It’s a stark wake-up call: nature can’t bail…