Projected changes in rainfall and climate could radically reduce the Amazon rainforest before the end of this century

Under early 21st century climate

(2003-2014)

Climate stable

for rainforest

Vulnerable unstable

region. May support

rainforest or savanna

Under late 21st century climate

(2071-2100)

Projected changes in rainfall and climate could radically reduce the Amazon rainforest before the end of this century

Under early 21st century climate

(2003-2014)

Under late 21st century climate

(2071-2100)

Climate stable

for rainforest

Vulnerable unstable

region. May support

rainforest or savanna

Guardian graphic. Source: Staal et al, Nature Communications, Obbe Tuinenburg