What is lost when a forest is removed?

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When forests are cut, burned or otherwise removed they emit carbon instead of absorb carbon.

Explanation:

Deforestation and forest degradation are responsible for around 15% of all greenhouse gas emissions.

significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution

explanation:

passenger vehicles are a major pollution contributor, producing significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution. in 2013, transportation contributed more than half of the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, and almost a quarter of the hydrocarbons emitted into our air.

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