deforestation
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Shein wrote that it has drawn attention for the “quality, durability and chemical use” of its goods and has been criticized for operations contributing to “pollution, deforestation and forest degradation.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Other major sources include methane from livestock such as cattle, deforestation, industrial activity, and waste from sources including landfills.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Poorly managed fires of this type are exacerbated by illicit practices such as deforestation, which is common in areas where illegal mining occurs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
For the new study, the associate professor, who is originally from Costa Rica, highlighted how populations of amphibians had changed over recent decades as a result of issues such as climate change and deforestation.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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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