deforestation
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Environmentalists have condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Illegal mining has expanded in the country, with many environmentalists condemning the deforestation and pollution.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Much of that deforestation happened in areas with government permits, and it is not clear that transferring operations to the state will improve matters.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
While there, he received recognition for his graphics work on Amazon deforestation and Arctic climate change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
By around 5,000 years ago, pollen analyses testify to widespread deforestation of highland valleys, suggesting forest clearance for agriculture.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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