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Climate change is making the tropics hotter

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Briefings

A 2026 study published in PLOS Climate analyzed long-term data from La Selva (Costa Rica) and El Verde (Puerto Rico) to find that tropical regions previously considered climate-safe are now experiencing significant shifts in rainfall and extreme temperature events. The research indicates that these areas are not immune to climate change impacts despite historical stability assumptions.

Key points

• The study analyzed long-term rainfall and temperature data from two Caribbean tropical forests: La Selva in Costa Rica and El Verde in Puerto Rico.
• The findings suggest that tropical areas once thought safe from climate change are now experiencing significant shifts in rainfall and extreme temperature events.

Context

This research challenges previous assumptions about tropical stability, highlighting that Caribbean forests are experiencing significant shifts in rainfall and temperature events.

Limitations

Data coverage is limited to two specific sites in the Caribbean region, and the study does not provide broader regional or global implications.

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