There are many causes of rainforest deforestation, which leads to loss of habitats, soil erosion, flooding and global warming. International agreements, 'debt for nature' swaps and selective ...

Soil carbon storage is a vital ecosystem service ... For example, destruction of rainforests that hold a significant amount of the carbon stored in terrestrial ecosystems contributes significantly ...

Deforestation is a problem almost everywhere, but it's especially damaging in the tropics. Rainforests in these regions cover just 2% of Earth's total surface area and yet house half of the world ...