Rainforest destruction speeding up: New report warns of “breaking point”
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A new report warns that rainforests like the Amazon are being pushed to a breaking point. The study says rising demand for minerals, biofuels, and pulp is adding to older threats like cattle ranching, monocrops, oil drilling, and logging.
These new pressures come from industries that produce fast fashion, processed food, and packaging. The analysis finds that the extra strain is making it harder for rainforests to survive.