The Land

Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. It refers to the purposeful clearing or thinning of trees and forests. When deforestation occurs, much of the carbon stored by trees is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, which contributes to climate change.

Land pollution — or the degradation  of our soil by outside contaminants — is largely the result of  unsustainable agricultural practices, the improper disposal of waste  (both hazardous and non-hazardous), mining (often called “mineral  extraction”), illegal dumping and littering.  In the 21st century, there isn’t a  single surface or space on Earth that hasn’t in some way been impacted  by pollution. The consequences are far-reaching for both the environment  and human health.