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deforestation

[dee-fawr-uh-stey-shuhn, for-] / ˌdi fɔr əˈsteɪ ʃən, fɒr- /
NOUN
clear-cutting
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Palm oil has long been associated with deforestation, and both Eni and Neste have officially removed it from their supply chains.

From Barron's

Environmentalists have also condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

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Illegal mining has expanded in the country, with many environmentalists condemning the deforestation and pollution.

From BBC

Environmentalists have condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's

Much of that deforestation happened in areas with government permits, and it is not clear that transferring operations to the state will improve matters.

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