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…to the island. In those 122 years, Rapa Nui underwent radical change (Diamond). Core sampling from the island has revealed a slice of Rapa Nui history that speaks of deforestation, soil depletion, and erosion. From this devastating ecological scenario…

…depleted. An example of destruction of rain forests since 1950 is: in Haiti where they've lost 99% of it's original forest; the Philippine which lost 97% of it's forest; and Madagascar which has lost 84%. <Tab/>In 1970 deforestation accounted…

…research and utilization of this mineral. However, the increasing shortage of energy resources as well as deforestation has necessitated the use of shale. Many countries that have no conventional fuel source deposits, such as oil or coal, rely heavily upon shale…

…. An additional factor is deforestation in the flooding, and in the development around the reservoir and dam. Without trees and vegetation, evapotranspiration will cease to occur, water will simply be transported as surface run off or may soak in to the porous…

…the fossil fuels that we are trying to save. (Westrup) People can do many things to help stop global warming. People can try to stop deforestation while encouraging the replanting of trees. They can try to increase energy efficiency, support research…

…rates, and lower population and growth rates. People are poverty stricken and many people are going hungry. There are excessive amounts of poachers that threaten wildlife populations. In this county there is water pollution, deforestation, and soil erosion…

…without plant cover for a long period of time each year. Erosion can also due to the effects of intense agricultural. The soil washed downstream from agriculture lands pushed out into the sea. This process of soil erosion was aggravated by deforestation…

…of the country however North Korea does address some of its issues. Current environmental issues being addressed in North Korea are; water pollution, insubstantial supplies of potable water, deforestation, soil erosion and degradation. North Korea is engaged…

…, the most significant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Actions such as; deforestation, land clearing, agriculture, and other activities have all led to an increase in the emission of carbon dioxide. Methane is also a contributor which comes from animals…

…%. <Tab/>In 1970 deforestation accounted for 1%, now in 2000 it accounts for 15%. Penn State predicts that in 50 years, Brazil's Amazon forest will be completely gone. Per second, two football fields are being cut down. 78 million acres…