- As people move to cities in the Amazon region, they need more land for housing, agriculture, and other development projects. This often leads to the clearing of rainforest.
- The trees in the Amazon rainforest play a vital role in regulating the climate. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen. They also help to regulate rainfall and temperature. When trees are cleared, these vital ecosystem services are lost.
- Deforestation can also lead to soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
Pollution
- As cities grow, they generate more pollution. This pollution can damage the environment of the Amazon rainforest.
- Air pollution can damage plants and animals. Water pollution can contaminate rivers and streams, making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, and swimming.
- Solid waste can attract pests and diseases, and it can also block waterways and cause flooding.
Climate change
- Climate change is also having a major impact on the Amazon rainforest.
- The rising temperature is causing the rainforest to dry out. This is making it more vulnerable to fires and droughts.
- Climate change is also leading to changes in rainfall patterns. This is causing flooding and landslides in some areas, and droughts in others.
- The combination of deforestation, pollution, and climate change is causing the Amazon rainforest to decline. This is having a devastating impact on the environment, and it is also threatening the livelihoods of millions of people who live in the region.
