deforestation

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But environmentalists who have long warned about the risks of rampant deforestation fear the current response will not solve the problem, and could even make it worse.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The one saving grace, said Timer, has been the public's "very significant rising awareness" of deforestation in Indonesia since the disaster.

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

While it is true that Rapa Nui experienced widespread deforestation, many studies now question whether this led to societal collapse.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

“Illegal deforestation makes it worse. Land that has been cleared for development—cattle grazing, clearing for lumber—increases the likelihood of burning. Another stress.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes