
The Effects of Deforestation on Humans and the Environment
| One Green Planet | By The Humane League | Deforestation threatens our environment, impacts human lives, and kills millions of animals every year. Forests provide a home to millions of diverse flora and fauna around the world. But, the benefits of forests extend far beyond the wildlife who live there. They play a vital role in the world’s carbon cycle by balancing greenhouse gas emissions, making the air in our atmosphere breathable, and protecting against climate change. Bu