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  2. Deforestation - Wikipedia

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    Deforestation is defined as the conversion of forest to other land uses (regardless of whether it is human-induced). [14] Deforestation and forest area net change are not the same: the latter is the sum of all forest losses (deforestation) and all forest gains (forest expansion) in a given period. Net change, therefore, can be positive or ...

  3. Deforestation and climate change - Wikipedia

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    Deforestation is a primary contributor to climate change, [1] [2] and climate change affects the health of forests. [3] Land use change, especially in the form of deforestation, is the second largest source of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities, after the burning of fossil fuels.

  4. Human impact on the environment - Wikipedia

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    Human impact on the environment ... [17] overconsumption, overexploitation, pollution, and deforestation. ... The health impact of transport emissions is also of ...

  5. Effects of climate change on human health - Wikipedia

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    The effects of climate change on human health are profound because they increase heat-related illnesses and deaths, respiratory diseases, and the spread of infectious diseases. There is widespread agreement among researchers, health professionals and organizations that climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. [1] [2]

  6. Fruit production and deforestation - Wikipedia

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    Air pollution: Logging can also contribute to air pollution, as the burning of trees releases smoke and other pollutants into the air. This can harm human health and contribute to climate change. Habitat loss: Logging can lead to the loss of habitat for plants and animals. This can have a negative impact on biodiversity.

  7. Habitat destruction - Wikipedia

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    The negative effects of habitat destruction usually impact rural populations more directly than urban populations. [16] Across the globe, poor people suffer the most when natural habitat is destroyed, because less natural habitat means fewer natural resources per capita , yet wealthier people and countries can simply pay more to continue to ...

  8. Climate change and infectious diseases - Wikipedia

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    Climate change affects human health adversely and its impact on the skin is no exception. It is one of the greatest threats to our capacity to benefit in the context of “ Skin Care for All.” [ 16 ] In a study conducted in South Africa, the reduced work capacities and outputs were attributed to heat waves, which caused severe sunburns ...

  9. Environmental degradation - Wikipedia

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    Women's livelihoods, health, food and nutrition security, access to water and energy, and coping abilities are all disproportionately affected by environmental degradation. Environmental pressures and shocks, particularly in rural areas, force women to deal with the aftermath, greatly increasing their load of unpaid care work.