deforestation
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The fires have been driven in part by drought linked to a strong El Nino phenomenon, but are also caused by longstanding deforestation and drying of peatland, experts say.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Environmental groups say that would drive deforestation and more emissions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Under Lula, Amazon deforestation has fallen sharply, reaching its lowest level in nearly 40 years in the period from August 2025 to July 2026.
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
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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