deforestation
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Brazilian data shows deforestation in the Amazon fell last year to its lowest point since 2016.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Shein wrote that it has drawn attention for the “quality, durability and chemical use” of its goods and has been criticized for operations contributing to “pollution, deforestation and forest degradation.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The rapid rise of ferns during the main extinction interval was likely driven by several connected forces, including deforestation, soil erosion, intense greenhouse warming, and repeated wildfires.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The area burned in Brazil's Amazon in 2025 was far smaller in size than the previous year, according to the deforestation monitoring group MapBiomas.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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