deforestation
Example Sentences
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Many diamond frogs live in forests that are becoming increasingly fragmented by deforestation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The remainder of planet-warming gases are released by smaller fossil fuel companies, livestock agriculture, deforestation, landfills and other activities, according to the study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Historically, pandemics have happened multiple times a century, and many scholars believe that they’ll become more frequent due to climate change and deforestation.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Shein wrote that it has drawn attention for the “quality, durability and chemical use” of its goods and has been criticized for operations contributing to “pollution, deforestation and forest degradation.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Illegal deforestation makes it worse. Land that has been cleared for development—cattle grazing, clearing for lumber—increases the likelihood of burning. Another stress.”
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Vocabulary lists containing deforestation
Africa - Introductory
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South America - Middle School
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Canada - Introductory
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