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What is the current rate of deforestation worldwide and how is it affecting the climate and environment?

Kristi Raggitt

Deforestation is when people cut down trees in forests. This is happening all over the world, and it's causing a really big problem. Right now, the rate of deforestation is about 15 billion trees per year! That's a lot of trees!

When we cut down trees, we're taking away the homes of animals who live in the forest. This means that they have to move to new areas or they can't survive. It also means that the air won't be as clean because there will not be enough trees to absorb all the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This can lead to more extreme weather patterns like droughts, floods, and wildfires.

Deforestation is also affecting our planet's climate. Trees are like little air conditioners. They take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which helps to keep the air clean and fresh. When we cut them down, we're removing a huge part of our planet's natural defense against climate change. This makes the earth's temperature rise and our climate becomes unstable.

We can do our part to help stop deforestation by using fewer paper products, recycling and buying products that are produced in a sustainable way. We can also plant new trees and protect the ones that we already have. Companies can also help reduce deforestation by using recycled paper instead of cutting down new trees.

We need to take action now to stop deforestation and protect our planet for future generations.