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Why is the Amazon rainforest considered vital?
It stores 150-200 billion tons of carbon.
What is a significant threat faced by the Amazon rainforest?
Increase in deforestation and fires.
How frequently is a 'new' species of animal or plant discovered in the Amazon?
Every other day
What role do the trees in the Amazon rainforest play in global and regional cycles?
Releasing 20 billion tonnes of water into the atmosphere daily.
Why is the Amazon rainforest described as 'under siege'?
Increase in deforestation and fires.
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