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Trees and forests are a part of nature that everyone depends on.
Millions of people and animals depend on the forests as a part of their livelihoods. As more trees are destroyed, greater effects ravage the planet. Every minute, the tropics lose nearly 30 soccer fields worth of trees. |
About Deforestation'Deforestation', the removal or degradation of trees in forests is a man-made issue that causes effects worldwide.
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Benefits of TreesTrees provide many healthy aspects of our lives! Whether it is improving personal health or reducing air pollution, they benefit everyone.
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As determined by Our World in Data, over 1/2 of habitable land around the world is used for farming.
38% of land is used for forests, 15% of land is used for crops and other agriculture, and 31% of all land is used for grazing by cattle. More land is used for agriculture and other farming than it is covered by forests. |
RealityWe are the ones that have to change to prevent deforestation from worsening. Humans have caused most of the deforestation that occurs around the world. |
It's up to us
Change
Deforestation is changing our climate, harming people and the natural world. We must and can, reverse this trend." |