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Deforestation

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Deforestation, or the clear cutting of forests is often driven by agricultural expansion, illegal logging, mining and urbanization. Forests are essential habitats for life to exist on Earth and so their loss causes a severe impact on the planet.

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Gameplay description

In the game Climate Cooldown, "Deforestation" is a Disaster card that causes a large amount of emissions due to the loss of old growth forests and natural habitat for the sake of logging and clearing of lands for agriculture.

Prospective degrees

Forestry, Conservation biology

Careers

Forest conservation manager, Deforestation monitoring analyst

    Elementary

    What is deforestation and why is it a concern?

    Can you think of any ways to help prevent deforestation?

    Middle

    Describe the causes and consequences of deforestation for ecosystems and biodiversity.

    Discuss the social and economic drivers of deforestation in different regions of the world.

    High

    Examine the environmental, economic, and social impacts of deforestation on local and global scales.

    Evaluate policy interventions and conservation strategies aimed at reducing deforestation rates.

    Advanced

    Critically analyze the role of deforestation in contributing to climate change and disrupting global carbon cycles.

    Discuss the complexities of balancing economic development and environmental conservation in forested regions.

    Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    Life On Land

    Climate Action

    Responsible Consumption and Production

    No Poverty

    No poverty

    Decent Work and Economic Growth

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