Human activities, unlike the natural process of change, happen too fast and endanger our world in a much worse way than most people imagine. Indicated by the increasing greenhouse gas emission, especially carbon dioxide, and the changing levels of rainfall, we see the negative impact of climate change in every corner of the world from the summits to the depths of the oceans, from the equator to the poles. While glaciers are melting on the poles, the rising sea levels threaten tropical islands and lower coasts. As industrial activities continue to destroy green areas on earth, studies show that the greenhouse gas effect caused by forest destruction accounts for 15-17%. The protection of the forests to balance the level of carbon in the atmosphere, help slow down global warming, and prevent droughts is one of the most vital subjects that humans need to address.
By helping to regulate local and regional rainfall and providing drinking water, as well as the water needed by agriculture and industry, forests are a vital source for the survival of millions of people. However, forests are not protected sufficiently by humans. According to the studies carried out by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), the deforestation and degradation of forests and land across the globe lead to an increase in the total greenhouse effect on the earth. The numbers tell us that 1.3 billion tons of the global carbon emissions, calculated as 11.2 billion tons in 2017, resulted from deforestation and land-use changes. While climate change has a negative impact on the forests, it also damages the natural carbon cycle. Deforestation undermines humanity’s efforts in the fight against climate change. The studies show that approximately 3.3 million hectares of the world’s forests are being lost every year. Deforestation also threatens endangered species with extinction.
