deforestation
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Now, thanks to deforestation, he laments that his children will never see such natural wonders.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2026
Environmental groups say that would drive deforestation and more emissions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
They have rescued kidnapping victims, searched for children recruited by armed groups, and even protected forests from deforestation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
"Our goal is to achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030," he said in a post on X on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 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
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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