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Lesson 74 of 84 · Global Economy
Deforestation and Its Global Impact
Deforestation, especially in the Amazon and Southeast Asia, releases carbon, destroys habitats, and displaces Indigenous communities. Reforestation and sustainable forestry help reverse the damage.
Key Facts
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The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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The United Nations has 193 member nations.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a refugee?