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

Officials from President Prabowo Subianto down have acknowledged the role of deforestation and overdevelopment in last year's flooding and landslides, which killed over 1,000 people in Sumatra.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 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