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
Officials from President Prabowo Subianto down have acknowledged the role of deforestation and overdevelopment in last year's flooding and landslides, which killed over 1,000 people in Sumatra.
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
Slash-and-burn agriculture, industrial tropical deforestation and overgrazing are rampant today.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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