deforestation
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Although the research focused on two regions of the Amazon, the scientists say its conclusions may also apply to tropical deforestation frontiers elsewhere in the world.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
"So not only have you got the deforestation, but peatland drainage of course has also greatly increased the fire risk."
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The seeding of hundreds of thousands of acres of avocado trees transformed the state’s climate, with deforestation fueling higher temperatures and resulting in less rain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Historically, pandemics have happened multiple times a century, and many scholars believe that they’ll become more frequent due to climate change and deforestation.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
I talked about the problems of the human population explosion and deforestation and starvation in Africa.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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