Rain Forest Destruction

Mapping Global Issues explores-with the help of maps and photos-some of the major challenges and threats that confront us today.

The rain forests are home to more than half the world's species. They lock away vast amounts of carbon, reducing global warming. Yet thousands of square miles of rain forest are cleared every year by loggers and farmers. This book looks at the causes and effects of rain forest destruction, and examines how we can work together to reverse this trend.