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deforestation

[dee-fawr-uh-stey-shuhn, for-] / ˌdi fɔr əˈsteɪ ʃən, fɒr- /
NOUN
clear-cutting
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Restoration efforts over decades have helped degraded forests to recover, but the big change has come from the natural expansion of mangroves in many parts of the world following drops in deforestation.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Paulo has broken news on currency markets and fintechs, while also writing about new ETFs, Treasurys, Brazilian central bank moves, Amazon deforestation and carbon markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The reduction in deforestation was noted across Brazil's six major ecosystems.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Some speculate that Andes virus outbreaks are increasing amid deforestation, which pushes rodents out of their natural habitats and closer to humans.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 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



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