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"Deforestration"
by KC Grace M. Cabacungan

Deforestation is the cutting down of trees in the forest in a large

number. Deforestation has always been a threat to our environment.
But still many humans are continuing this ill practice. Deforestation is
also causing ecological imbalance. Yet, some selfish people have to fill
their pockets.

Deforestation has had many adverse effects on the planet. Significant

effects of deforestation are climate change, soil erosion, global warming,
wildlife extinction and underground water depletion. Besides, there are
other consequences such as flooding, shrinking wildlife habitats, and
reduced water quality.

Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, or

even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of
around 10% of global warming. There's simply no way we can
fight the climate crisis if we don't stop deforestation.

Preserving tropical forests helps protect the millions of plant and

animal species—many of which have been invaluable to human
medicine—that are indigenous to tropical forests and in danger of
extinction. Keeping forests intact also helps prevent floods and
drought by regulating regional rainfall.