Subject: Society/EnvironmentCategory: DeforestationTropical deforestation fact sheetThe NASA Earth Observatory website has information about tropical deforestation. Topics on the website include the reasons for deforestation, the rate of destruction, effects global processes such as warming, watercycle and biodiversity and the consequences. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Deforestation/ |
Subject: GeographyCategory: DeforestationDeforestationDeforestation is the cutting down and removal of natural forests. Greenpeace reports that it is one of the biggest threats to wildlife, the natural world and the climate. Here are key facts about deforestation in forests like the Amazon: what's causing it, its effects on people, animals and the climate, and what can be done to stop it. https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/challenges/forests/deforestation/ |
Subject: GeographyCategory: DeforestationLearn the effects of deforestationThe World Wildlife Fund describes forest destruction as a crisis for the whole planet. The page explains why forests matter, the causes of deforestation, and what can be done to promote more sustainable use of the world's forests. https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/effects-of/deforestation |
Subject: GeographyCategory: Forests and forestryDeforestationThe 3D Geography site explains the causes and effects of deforestation around the world. Effects include global warming, soil erosion, increased flooding, and loss of biodiversity and wildlife. https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/deforestation |
Subject: GeographyCategory: Amazon Region - Environmental conditionsDeforestation in the AmazonThe Amazon rainforest absorbs more greenhouse gases than any other tropical forest. Rising deforestation in Brazil threatens biodiversity and could accelerate climate change. This interactive site from the Council for Foreign Relations highlights the issues. https://www.cfr.org/interactives/amazon-deforestation/#/en |
Subject: GeographyCategory: Deforestation10 myths about deforestationThe World Wildlife Fund site presents myths and facts about the destruction of forests, food and land waste, beef, palm oil, British meat, going vegan, avoiding certain foods or brands, food companies, governments and what can we all do about it. http://wwf.org.uk/10-myths-about-deforestation |
Subject: GeographyCategory: Forests and forestry - AustraliaLittle left to lose: deforestation and forest degradation in Australia since European colonisationThis journal article reports that despite Australia's relatively small population, human activity has been responsible for extensive deforestation and forest degradation since European settlement, due to clearing, logging, invasive weed species and altered fire regimes. Effect of human activity on habitat. https://academic.oup.com/jpe/article/5/1/109/1294916/Little-left-to-lose-deforestation-and-forest |
Subject: HistoryCategory: Indigenous peoplesDisplaced Indigenous Malaysians face uncertain futureThis Our World article reports that Malaysia's Orang Asli or Indigenous people, victims of globalisation and deforestation, are being relocated from their forests due to development. http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/displaced-indigenous-malaysians-face-uncertain-future |
Subject: GeographyCategory: CoffeeHow green is your coffeeThe Guardian reports that surge in demand for coffee has had an environmental impact with deforestation and loss of biodiversity, but efforts are afoot to make production more sustainable through fair trade efforts. Consumables. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2011/oct/04/green-coffee |
Subject: ScienceCategory: EcologyConservation videos for schoolsWorld Land Trust has produced a series of videos covering a range of topics relating to rainforests and conservation, including: habitats, species, food chains, deforestation, types of forest, and human impact on the environment. https://www.worldlandtrust.org/get-involved/educational-resources/conservation-videos-for-schools/ |
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