Amazon rainforest reaching 'tipping point', researchers say

The loss of the forest would mean billions of tons of CO2 would be released into the atmosphere, as well as a reduction in the planet's ability to recycle the greenhouse gas

The Amazon rainforest is reaching a "tipping point" where large swathes will begin to transform into savannah, according to a study.

The authors of the new paper said three-quarters of the Amazon is showing dwindling resilience against droughts and other adverse weather events, meaning it is less able to recover.