Deforestation: Facts, causes & effects
Deforestation can include clearing the land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing.
Sarah Derouin is a science journalist based in Michigan. She has a doctorate in geology from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the University of California-Santa Cruz Science Communication program. Her work has appeared in Eos, Mongabay, Scientific American, and other news outlets. She is also an assistant producer on Big Picture Science radio show and podcast.
