The Troubling Link Between Deforestation and Disease
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Deforestation and Disease: A Pandemic Paradox
This chapter examines the surge in illegal logging and deforestation during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing how reduced enforcement has led to environmental degradation. It discusses the dangerous link between deforestation, biodiversity loss, and the emergence of zoonotic diseases, highlighting the risks posed by habitat destruction to global health.
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