deforestation
/diːˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of clearing or removing trees from a large area of land.
- The government has introduced new laws to slow down deforestation in the region.
- Deforestation is a major cause of climate change because trees absorb carbon dioxide.
- Satellite images show that deforestation in the rainforest has increased this year.
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