deforestation

[dee-fawr-uh-stey-shuhn, for-] / ˌdi fɔr əˈsteɪ ʃən, fɒr- /

NOUN

clear-cutting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desertification erosion logging

WEAK

denuding

Example Sentences

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Lula boasts an overall positive environmental record, having overseen a sharp decline in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

From Barron's

This means tracking deforestation and pollution that they, as well as their suppliers and subcontractors, cause, plus other issues like forced labour -- and taking steps to curtail them.

From Barron's

Brazil came up with a face-saving idea of roadmaps on deforestation and fossil fuels that would exist outside the COP.

From BBC

He has also pointed to his record in slashing rates of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

From BBC

A TotalEnergies spokesman said by email that comparing tree loss before and after the project gave the misleading impression it had failed, because deforestation cannot be halted instantaneously.

From Seattle Times