Impact of Deforestation on the Amazon

The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth" due to its vast capacity to produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.

In recent years, the rainforest has faced severe threats from deforestation, primarily driven by agricultural expansion and illegal logging. These activities not only result in a loss of biodiversity but also disrupt the crucial carbon-absorbing ability of the forest.

Researchers estimate that approximately 17% of the Amazon's tree cover has been lost in the last 50 years, leading to increased atmospheric carbon levels and accelerating climate change.

Furthermore, indigenous communities who rely on the forest for their livelihoods are being displaced as their ancestral lands are cleared for agriculture and infrastructure projects.