Deforestation making environment bad for life?

Deforestation has always been blamed to be the biggest destroyer of natural resources and polluter of our air and water, but as it turns out, this idea might be wrong from the very beginning. It’s not trees that are making the environment bad, it’s us who can’t seem to care less about our own survival, not to mention those of future generations.

Waking up to the reality of environmental destruction

The Earth is a beautiful place. That's no secret. But with every day that passes, it feels like there's more and more destruction happening. People are cutting down trees at an alarming rate. And, as a result, our atmosphere is changing and entire ecosystems are being destroyed. It might feel like there's nothing you can do about it all - but there is something you can do! All you have to do is wake up. Wake up to what's going on in your environment. Wake up to who else could help make a difference. And then take action, because the time for talking is over! Let's not wait until we have destroyed the only planet we know of in order to fight back against what we're doing. Let's instead be proactive and work together so that when this Earth is gone, we'll leave it in better condition than when we found it.

The connection between deforestation and climate change

With forests being destroyed, it will make it difficult for plants to grow and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The more trees that are cut down, the more CO2 is released into the atmosphere and causes global warming. That's why we need to stop cutting down trees as soon as possible. We should plant more trees because it can help our planet be healthier than before.

A few ways people can help with this problem: We can reduce our energy use so less CO2 is released in the air and we could also buy products made with recycled materials instead of new ones so they don't have to be created out of wood which was just taken from a forest. There are lots of ways that you can work on stopping deforestation. One way is by planting more trees or flowers where there were no plants before or by cleaning up any trash that might still be around after someone has left their property. If everyone does their part, we can save our planet from too much CO2 in the air and save all of those beautiful creatures who live in these forests.

The impact of deforestation on local communities

Forests are home to a wide range of plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else. Forests also provide many benefits such as food, raw materials, medicines, clean water, climate regulation and cultural identity. When forests are cleared, people lose access to these resources. They may also suffer from health problems such as skin disease due to lack of protection from the sun's UV rays. Deforestation is responsible for at least 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions because trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen (O2). Loss of trees in an area can increase CO2 levels by 20-30%. Forest clearance also makes it easier to spread diseases like malaria that can be carried by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes breed more easily in places where there are large numbers of stagnant pools of water. There is no way around this without cutting down trees or draining them all; deforestation has a huge impact on both the local communities and the environment. The impacts have already been noted in countries such as Malaysia, Brazil, Congo and Indonesia - but they could happen anywhere if we don't do something soon. We must act now to reduce deforestation before it's too late.

What you can do to help

We are all aware of the effects of deforestation on our environment, but what can we do about it?

Here are some simple things you can do that will make a difference: The first thing is to stop using disposable products. Disposable items like plastic water bottles and straws end up in landfills or oceans and never decompose, so if you can't reuse them or recycle them, just don't buy them. Second, try and use fewer plastic bags from grocery stores when you shop. These bags might seem harmless but they cause major damage as they fill up with non-biodegradable material and then get thrown away in massive piles. They have also been shown to kill animals who eat them because they cannot digest the material that these bags are made of. Finally, try not driving your car as much by walking, biking or taking public transportation instead when possible.

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