deforestation
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He added that the findings suggest wildlife trade should be considered one of the major drivers of disease emergence, alongside deforestation, agriculture and climate change.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Illegal mining has expanded in the country, with many environmentalists condemning the deforestation and pollution.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Vast stretches of a once-verdant acacia forest south of Sudan's capital Khartoum have been reduced to little more than fields of stumps as nearly three years of conflict have fuelled deforestation.
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
We exhibit photos and show a video of all sorts of chimpanzee behaviors, and there is a big section on the dangers of deforestation, overgrazing, and overpopulation.
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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