Question

Why is deforestation a problem?

Answer 1

Answer:

• The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and a host of problems for indigenous people.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The loss of the world’s wild and natural forests is a major problem for a number of reasons.

Loss of forests means loss of species: Forests are home to seventy percent of the world's plants and animals.

Deforestation contributes to global warming: About 20 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from the clearing of tropical forests.

Deforestation messes with the water cycle: Over half the water in rainforests is held within plants.

Deforestation causes soil erosion and desertification: According to the UN, desertification is potentially the biggest threat to the world's ecosystems.