deforestation

Example Sentences

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BBC News has recently documented uncovered toxic waste ponds, deforestation and soil erosion at rare earth mines in Northern China.

From BBC

They were already established long before widespread deforestation during British rule.

From Science Daily

Add deforestation and ravaging fires, and it’s fair to say that, in a few months, humans can swiftly and completely ruin forest habitat that was thousands of years in the making.

From The Wall Street Journal

Outside of protected areas, palm oil plantations are a major source of deforestation.

From Barron's

Water bankruptcy also is caused by deforestation, loss of wetlands and pollution, the researchers said.

From Los Angeles Times