as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe the impacts of deforestation.
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deforestation is the process of clearing away trees in forests for various purposes, including farming and resource extraction. it has a wide range of negative impacts, including soil degradation, increased greenhouse gas emissions, loss of habitat for plants and animals, decrease in water availability, and disruption of local communities. deforestation can also lead to climate change, as fewer trees mean less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere.
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