The Dangers of Deforestation: A Path to New Pandemics

This chapter examines the link between deforestation and the rise of animal-borne diseases, warning of the potential danger posed by over 600,000 undiscovered viruses. It stresses the importance of protecting tropical forests to mitigate pandemic risks and discusses initiatives like Brazil's satellite monitoring efforts to combat deforestation.

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