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Deforestation and Palm Oil

In Deforestation and Palm Oil see how satellite imaging has revealed a surprising amount of forest removal across the globe. Much of the deforestation is driven by the demand for palm oil, which is found in many products. Deforestation reduces the number of plants that absorb carbon dioxide emissions and adds to the emissions through burning forests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.

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Grades:
6-89-12
Program:
Climate Change — The Facts
Time:
5:26
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Environmental Science

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Q: What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?
A: Nearly one-third of carbon dioxide emissions are caused by deforestation; trees and plants absorb about one-third of our emissions.

Q: What might a "strong, unified political response to the situation" look like?
A: Student responses will vary but might include stronger regulations on palm oil production, international agreements to protect forests, and efforts to switch to sustainable alternatives.

Q: How does satellite imaging help us understand the extent of deforestation?
A: Satellite imaging allows us to see large-scale changes in forests, track deforestation over time, and identify areas that are being affected by palm oil farming.

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