deforestation
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Clearing forests for agriculture or mining operations remains the leading drivers of deforestation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Lula has also sharply curbed deforestation in the Amazon, but the environment has barely registered as a campaign issue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The former union leader has overseen a drop in inflation and unemployment while massively curbing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Although the research focused on two regions of the Amazon, the scientists say its conclusions may also apply to tropical deforestation frontiers elsewhere in the world.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 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
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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