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Some tropical forests show surprising resilience as temperatures rise

Some tropical forests show surprising resilience as temperatures rise

Scientists are finding that some percentage of tropical forests may hold up under global warming—if they’re not cut down.
Tropical deforestation slowed in 2017 - to the second worst total ever

Tropical deforestation slowed in 2017 - to the second worst total ever

Imagine looking down on a huge swath of lush forest—but before you can pull out your phone and take a picture, it's gone. In tropical regions around the world, tree cover is disappearing that quick.

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