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Environmental Issues and how it affects YOU!

Example: Deforestation Deforestation is when people cut down ancient trees in the rainforest so they can have room to farm or because they need timber to build homes. Deforestation is when people cut down ancient trees in the rainforest so they can have room to farm or because they need timber to build homes. Deforestation is hurting our planet by removing trees that purify our air and fuel the weather systems. Deforestation is hurting our planet by removing trees that purify our air and fuel the weather systems. hrr- V5ZACFR4Pkgod63f4QA#Causes%20of%20Defo restation hrr- V5ZACFR4Pkgod63f4QA#Causes%20of%20Defo restation hrr- V5ZACFR4Pkgod63f4QA#Causes%20of%20Defo restation hrr- V5ZACFR4Pkgod63f4QA#Causes%20of%20Defo restation

Steps to stop deforestation Write senators and congressmen letting them know about the issue. Write senators and congressmen letting them know about the issue. Plant a tree every year at your home. Plant a tree every year at your home. Support companies who are trying to replant trees. Support companies who are trying to replant trees. - -Mrs. Boney’s ideas

Get Involved Trees are sweet Trees are nice Plant one today And know that’s right! By Mrs. Boney