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Deforestation (destruction of forests) is a type of [[habitat loss]] (an ecological harm). | Deforestation (destruction of forests) is a type of [[habitat loss]] (an ecological harm). | ||
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Deforestation (destruction of forests) is a type of habitat loss (an ecological harm).
Causes
Forests are typically cleared to make room for agriculture (especially animal agriculture) which needs a lot of land.
Rainforests
Effects
- Endangered species go extinct.
- Carbon is released into the atmosphere (climate change).
Solutions
Reducing the amount of land needed for food:
- by fighting against food waste, and
- by eating more plant-based.
External links
- Rhett A. Butler, Nov 23, 2021, Amazon Destruction - MONGABAY