deforestation

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Environmentalists have also condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Illegal mining has expanded in the country, with many environmentalists condemning the deforestation and pollution.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

And there is no sign yet that other projects linked to large-scale deforestation, including a food and energy plantation plan in South Papua, will be halted in this drive.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

While there, he received recognition for his graphics work on Amazon deforestation and Arctic climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The destruction of Britain’s forests has been suggested as the reason behind its early lead in developing coal technology, but why didn’t deforestation have the same effect in China?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond