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Amazon Wildfires Generate Ozone That Weakens Trees' Carbon Uptake
New research reveals that ground-level ozone produced by Amazon wildfires is significantly hindering the rainforest's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. This chemical pollutant damages vegetation and impairs photosynthesis in surviving trees. The findings highlight a compounding environmental crisis in the Amazon basin. As wildfire frequency increases, the resulting ozone pollution not only threatens human health but also directly undermines the forest's vital role as a global carbon sink.