Effect on Environment

• Increases temperatures around the world.
• Leads to global warming.
• Decreases the rainfall.
• Sudden change in the climate.

Deforestation has many bad effects on the environment. Deforestation is one of the main reasons for global warming. Deforestation of Tropical forests contributes to 20% of the world’s deforestation. According to IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the governing body of climate change around the world, one-third of the anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions is due to deforestation of tropical forests. Few studies prove that tropical forests can decrease the temperature of the world by 1 degree Celsius. Carbon dioxide, which is present in the atmosphere is forming a thick layer in the atmosphere due to the extensive cutting of trees. Radiation from the Sun traps in that thick layer of atmosphere. Trapped radiation converts into heat and increases the temperature on earth. This phenomenon is known as global warming. The carbon dioxide trapped in the atmosphere can be removed by only a tree. Tree stores carbon dioxide in their tissues.

To save mother earth, it is very important to conserve our plants and animals. The backbone of our planet is plants and animals so it is our responsibility to conserve the treasure given to us by our planet. Richness of flora and fauna can be increased by conserving plants and animals because they enrich biodiversity. The main problem is caused by the cutting of plants or deforestation. Preventing the conditions in which animals can die on their own will be very helpful in conserving them. Moreover, it is the same case for plants where providing them more nutrition will be helpful. Preserving the resources for the future generation is very important for us to conserve plants and animals. Usually, conserving those species of animals and plants which are going to get extinct can help in preserving the diversity of flora and fauna. There are many ways by which we can save plants and animals. The causes due to deforestation are also discussed in the article along with their consequences so let’s get started.