Earth's 'second lung' is under threat. Losing the Congo Basin forests would set the fight against climate change back 20 years
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The alarming depletion of the Blue Nile highlights the catastrophic consequences of climate negligence, with half a billion people on the move due to famine, droughts, and resource conflicts.
Inaction regarding climate change and deforestation in the Congo Basin represents a failure with global repercussions, underscoring the need for urgent scientific research and monitoring efforts.
Brazil's investment in the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere experiment serves as a model for Africa, demonstrating the importance of empowering local scientists in rainforest preservation and ecosystem management.
Without a dedicated African scientific community to address the ecological threats facing the Congo Basin, we risk continued deterioration of vital ecosystems and destabilization of the continent.
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