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1. The easing of environmental laws in Brazil led to the cutting down and burning of large tracts of rainforest.
2. Deforestation results in the release of large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
3. Loss of rainforest habitat leads to a decline in biodiversity, affecting the survival of numerous plant and animal species.
4. Deforestation also disrupts the water cycle, leading to reduced rainfall and increased soil erosion, impacting both local and global ecosystems.