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Answer:
Deforestation and global warming are intertwined, creating a triple-whammy effect:
Explanation:
1. Loss of Carbon Capture: Trees, our allies in capturing greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide, are lost when forests are cleared. This prevents them from accumulating in the atmosphere and warming our planet.
2. Released Carbon: When trees are felled, they release all the carbon they've been storing. Whether left to rot on the forest floor or burned, this process creates additional emissions.
3. Agriculture: The main reason for deforestation is agriculture. Big businesses clear forests for mega crops like soy and oil palm. Subsistence farmers also cut down trees to plant crops for sustenance and income. Ironically, rainforest soils are poor, so the cycle repeats: raze, plant, deplete, repeat. Agriculture is responsible for at least 80% of tropical deforestation.