Deforestation Linked to Half a Million Deaths

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on The Guardian’s findings that deforestation has killed over half a million people in the tropics due to extreme heat. By reducing shade, rainfall, and increasing wildfire risks, deforestation has contributed to more than a third of the warming in Amazon, Congo, and East Asian regions — directly impacting the health of millions.


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