Why is the Amazon rainforest important when it comes to climate change? We explain the science and bring you the English vocabulary to discuss it. The story… The Amazon and climate change Learn language related to… climate change Need-to-know language: carbon dioxide – gas produced when things containing carbon are burned heating up –making something hotter global warming – increase in Earth's temperature caused by gases preventing heat leaving deforestation – destruction of forests by people fossil fuels – remains of long-dead animals and plants to be burned for energy For more, visit our website: bbc.in/2L3leMm [Cover: Getty Images] Please use English when you comment. For more free English lessons and videos visit our website: www.bbclearningenglish.com