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Amazon Deforestation and Climate Change - Coggle Diagram
Amazon Deforestation and Climate Change
Significance of the Amazon Rainforest
Carbon Absorption:
The Amazon absorbs one-fourth of the CO₂ absorbed by all land on Earth.
Current absorption is 30% less than in the 1990s due to deforestation.
Biodiversity:
Home to a significant portion of the world's species.
Causes of Deforestation
Cattle Ranching:
Major driver of deforestation.
Global demand for beef, especially from China and the United States, makes cattle ranching profitable, even if illegal.
Agriculture and Logging:
Expansion of agricultural lands and logging activities contribute to forest loss.
Consequences of Deforestation
Climate Impact:
Reduced CO₂ absorption exacerbates global warming.
Potential shift from carbon sink to carbon source due to forest loss and decreased rainfall.
Biodiversity Loss:
Threatens numerous plant and animal species.
Hydrological Changes:
Alters water cycles, affecting rainfall patterns and freshwater availability.
Urgency and Solutions
Immediate Action Needed:
Stopping deforestation is critical to prevent environmental disaster.
Sustainable Practices:
Implementing sustainable land management and conservation efforts.
Global Responsibility:
International cooperation to reduce demand for products driving deforestation.