Non-sustainable Agriculture in Developed Areas
Extensive deforestation, particularly in Brazil, is of considerable worldwide concern as it is leading to the extinction of known and unknown species, reducing biological diversity and negatively impacting soil, water, and air quality. A final part of the deforestation process is the large-scale production of charcoal for industrial processes such as steel manufacturing. Soils within the region are generally shallow and cannot be used for more than a few seasons without the addition of imported fertilizers.
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