New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Summary Amazon forests in Brazil burned by fires remain up to 2.6 degrees C hotter than intact forests, with heat persisting for at least 30 years.

Burned forests show fundamental changes in energy balance and canopy structure, increasing light penetration and heat stress.

High leaf temperatures slow or prevent natural regeneration, threatening the forest's ability to sequester carbon.

Researchers warn that climate strategies must account for reduced carbon capture in fire-affected tropical forests.

Amazon forests in Brazil that have been scorched by fire can continue to sizzle for decades compared with intact or even selectively logged areas, hampering their recovery and weakening their ability to cope with clima...