Why are we losing the Amazon rainforest?

<p>Climate scientists are warning that the&nbsp;Amazon rainforest may be nearing a tipping point of “dieback”, the point where it dries out and turns to savannah. If it’s reached, it will have consequences across the planet.</p><br><p>Sorcha Pollak talks to one of the scientists behind the research, Dr Chris Boulton of University of Exeter, about what they’ve learned.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Irish Times South American correspondent, Tom Hennigan, reports on how Brazil’s policy failures are accelerating the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.</p><br><p>Produced by Jennifer Ryan, Suzanne Brennan and Aideen Finnegan.</p><br><p><a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.irishtimes.com/podcasts</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>