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    deforestation

    US //diːˌfɔːr.əˈsteɪ.ʃən//

    ・

    UK //diːˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən//

    C2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounProcess of removing the trees from an area
    Deforestation can be caused directly by humans, or through natural conditions like a long-term lack of water

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    Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

    05:02Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?
    • It's also a major driver of deforestation, which is a major driver of climate change.

      It's also a major driver of deforestation, which is a major driver of climate change.

    B2

    How can smart tech tackle climate change? CrowdScience - BBC World Service

    37:31How can smart tech tackle climate change? CrowdScience - BBC World Service
    • which are also often made from fossil fuels like  natural gas from deforestation to biomass burning.  

      which are also often made from fossil fuels like  natural gas from deforestation to biomass burning.  

    • From the methane belching livestock to the gases produced from using fertiliser, which are also often made from fossil fuels like natural gas, from deforestation to biomass burning.

      From the methane belching livestock to the gases produced from using fertiliser, which are also often made from fossil fuels like natural gas, from deforestation to biomass burning.

    B1

    Google Buys Drone Maker, Hopes to Connect Rural World

    02:33Google Buys Drone Maker, Hopes to Connect Rural World
    • but atmospheric satellites could help bring internet access to millions of people and help solve other problems including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation.

      but atmospheric satellites could help bring internet access to millions of people and help solve other problems including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation.

    • problems, including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation."

      problems, including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation."

    B2

    The real problem with Palm Oil.

    09:29The real problem with Palm Oil.
    • One study conducted by Forestwatch Indonesia claims that while some of this deforestation is government-sanctioned, almost 50% of the natural forest lost is located outside of land zone for logging or production.

      One study conducted by Forestwatch Indonesia claims that while some of this deforestation is government-sanctioned, almost 50% of the natural forest lost is located outside of land zone for logging or production.

    • One study conducted by Forest Watch Indonesia claims that while some of this deforestation is government sanctioned,

      One study conducted by Forest Watch Indonesia claims that while some of this deforestation is government sanctioned,

    B2

    VEGAN 2016 - The Film

    35:04VEGAN 2016 - The Film
    • also water depletion, deforestation, species extinction, ocean dead zones, antibiotic resistance, and

      also water depletion, deforestation, species extinction, ocean dead zones, antibiotic resistance, and

    • deforestation,

      deforestation,

    B1

    TED 中英雙語字幕: 無人機鳥瞰保育工作

    13:31TED 中英雙語字幕:  無人機鳥瞰保育工作
    • Now, oil palm is a major driver of deforestation in that part of the world, so we want to use this new drone technology to keep track of the spread of these plantations in Southeast Asia.

      Now, oil palm is a major driver of deforestation in that part of the world, so we want to use this new drone technology to keep track of the spread of these plantations in Southeast Asia.

    • Now, oil palm is a major driver of deforestation in that part of the world.

      Now, oil palm is a major driver of deforestation in that part of the world.

    B2

    Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dead at 91

    02:32Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dead at 91
    • Deforestation was decimating habitats around the world.

      Deforestation was decimating habitats around the world.

    • Deforestation was decimating habitats around the world.

      Deforestation was decimating habitats around the world.

    B1

    Who Owns Sweden's Forests?

    17:37Who Owns Sweden's Forests?
    • Clear-cutting differs from deforestation as clear-cuts are made with the intention of replanting the area, while deforestation leaves the land permanently bare.

      Clear-cutting differs from deforestation as clear-cuts are made with the intention of replanting the area, while deforestation leaves the land permanently bare.

    • Clear cutting differs from deforestation as clear cuts are made

      Clear cutting differs from deforestation as clear cuts are made

    B1

    The salmon dilemma

    08:06The salmon dilemma
    • To sum it up, soy farming can be a major cause of deforestation, water pollution, and

      To sum it up, soy farming can be a major cause of deforestation, water pollution, and

    • To sum it up, soy farming can be a major cause of deforestation, water pollution and biodiversity loss.

      To sum it up, soy farming can be a major cause of deforestation, water pollution and biodiversity loss.

    B1

    Is it too late to save endangered animals from extinction? | BBC Ideas

    05:23Is it too late to save endangered animals from extinction? | BBC Ideas
    • Slowly swinging through the rainforest with their long arms, orangutans have been driven to near extinction, in part because of rapid deforestation.

      Slowly swinging through the rainforest with their long arms, orangutans have been driven to near extinction, in part because of rapid deforestation.

    • Slowly swinging through the rainforest with their long arms, orangutans have been driven to near extinction, in part because of rapid deforestation.

      Slowly swinging through the rainforest with their long arms, orangutans have been driven to near extinction, in part because of rapid deforestation.

    B2