Deforestation Project
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The Global Impact of Deforestation
Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees to make room for something other than forest.
1. Why is it happening?
The biggest driver is Commercial Agriculture (soy, palm oil) and Livestock Ranching.
2. Environmental Impact
Forests are a "Carbon Sink." They absorb carbon dioxide. Removing trees destroys the Biodiversity of the ecosystem.
3. The Solution
Humans must engage in Ecological Restoration (planting new trees) and reduce consumption.
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Part 1: Match the Concepts
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