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The deadly link between pandemics, forests, and peanut butter – Inverse
New research reveals a connection between deforestation and disease outbreaks.
Forests are vital
. Their plants and fruits feed expansive ecosystems, subsequently supporting global biodiversity. They churn out the oxygen that fills our lungs. Theyre even good for our mental well-being.
In recent years, weve also become keenly aware of the role forests play in regulating animal diseases that could spread to humans. The Covid-19 pandemic made this point salient and prompted scientists to redouble efforts to understand how pandemics can link back to deforestation. Research suggests…
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