05 - Deforestation with Zoe Haskins

<p>This week we discuss deforestation with Zoe Haskins. Palm oil, planting trees, the magic of forests, and so much more! We speak for the trees as we chat about the dangers of deforestation and what that means for the future. Learn about how much deforestation is actually happening, then find out all the ways you can help! Trees are our ally in the fight against climate change, listen to find out how you can help our tree friends.&nbsp;</p> <p>--</p> <p><strong>Check out our website:</strong></p> <p>https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0</p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:</strong></p> <p>@placer_environmental_club</p> <p><strong>Sources for this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.livescience.com/27692-deforestation.html#:~:text=Deforestation%20is%20the%20permanent%20removal,to%20the%20World%20Wildlife%20Fund"><u>https://www.livescience.com/27692-deforestation.html#:~:text=Deforestation%20is%20the%20permanent%20removal,to%20the%20World%20Wildlife%20Fund</u></a>.<br> </p> <p><a href="https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/deforestation-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions#:~:text=Forests%3A%20A%20Vital%20Part%20of%20the%20Solution&amp;text=The%20Union%20of%20Concerned%20Scientists,the%20country's%20greenhouse%2Dgas%20emissions"><u>https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/deforestation-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions#:~:text=Forests%3A%20A%20Vital%20Part%20of%20the%20Solution&amp;text=The%20Union%20of%20Concerned%20Scientists,the%20country's%20greenhouse%2Dgas%20emissions</u></a>.<br> </p> <p><a href="https://www.pachamama.org/effects-of-deforestation"><u>https://www.pachamama.org/effects-of-deforestation<br> </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-deforestation-facts.php#:~:text=Fact%201%3A%20Forests%20cover%2030,are%20cut%20down%20every%20second"><u>https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-deforestation-facts.php#:~:text=Fact%201%3A%20Forests%20cover%2030,are%20cut%20down%20every%20second</u></a>.<br> </p> <p><a href="https://www.rainforest-alliance.