Once upon a time, back in the 19th century, the world population was below 2 billion and to a large extent used wood for heat and as building material for ships. Windmills, water wheels, draft s and human slaves provided power for agriculture and industry. This led to deforestation of Europe
Deforestation means large scale cutting of forests which leads to extinction of various species, relocation of wildlife s, global warming etc. Have a look at some of the other implication of this brutal act towards nature.
In a world hungry for environmental success stories, Brazil has been the closest thing we have to a golden . The nation, Latin America’s largest economy, has been growing at an impressive clip, weathering the global financial crisis while cutting deforestation rates in the Amazon to historic
Global demand for avocados is fueling deforestation in central Mexico due to high price the fruits fetch. In the mountains of Michoacan, the state that produces the majority of Mexico’s avocados, farmers have ly destroyed swathes of forests, cutting down pine and fir trees in order to plant
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Feb 24, 2017 · Amazon Deforestation, Once Tamed, Comes Roaring Back. A decade after the “Save the Rainforest” movement captured the world’s imagination, Cargill and other food giants are pushing deeper into the wilderness.
What causes Amazon Rainforest Deforestation? Let’s review some facts, consequences and what to do to help preserve it. Your thoughts and …
FOREST LOSS [ large medium small] Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, 1988-present 60-70 percent of deforestation in the Amazon results from cattle ranches while the rest mostly results from small-scale subsistence agriculture.
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We rode a small boat on that scorching day with an even smaller motor. The cool water sprayed my face as we passed scenery like I had never seen before.