What Happens When the Rainforest Runs out of Water?

The dry season begins earlier and earlier in the world's most water-rich river basin. The Amazon has been in a severe drought. What are the causes and what impact does the prolonged drought have on people's lives?

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What Happens When the Rainforest Runs out of Water?

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