World deforestation: we're losing a forest the size of NYC every 2 days!

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Sep 19, 2016, 11:26 am74 pts
This is an issue of global concern. Climate change, urbanization, and resource depletion (more mouths to feed, burn wood in stoves for, graze more cattle for) is still happening at a fast an alarming clip, influencing our planet’s ability to store CO2 emissions, and protect diversity.

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