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Deforestation (destruction of forests) is a type of [[habitat loss]] (ecological harm). | |||
==Causes== | |||
Forests are typically cleared to make room for agriculture (especially animal agriculture) which needs a lot of [[land]]. | |||
===Rainforests=== | |||
[[File:amazon-deforestation-drivers-2001-13-960.jpg]] | |||
==Effects== | |||
* Endangered species go extinct. | |||
* Carbon is released into the atmosphere ([[climate change]]). | |||
==Solutions== | |||
Reducing the amount of [[land]] needed for [[food]]: | |||
* by fighting against [[food waste]], and | |||
* by eating more [[plant-based]] <!-- TODO: elaborate once again about why this helps --> | |||
Revision as of 01:06, 25 May 2023
Deforestation (destruction of forests) is a type of habitat loss (ecological harm).
Causes
Forests are typically cleared to make room for agriculture (especially animal agriculture) which needs a lot of land.
Rainforests
Effects
- Endangered species go extinct.
- Carbon is released into the atmosphere (climate change).
Solutions
Reducing the amount of land needed for food:
- by fighting against food waste, and
- by eating more plant-based