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   Fuel: Worldwide forests are under strain due to the demand for wood from
                                             trees  for  fuel  and  as  building  materials,  such  as  wood  for  construction.
                                             Deforestation leads to climate change by upsetting ecosystems and lowering
                                             the amount of trees that store carbon dioxide (CO ). Due to their ability to
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                                             store CO  and release oxygen, forests are essential for controlling both local
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                                             and  global  temperatures.  Their  disappearance  adds  to  extreme  weather
                                             phenomena  including  heat  waves,  droughts,  and  floods,  which  have
                                             detrimental effects on ecosystems and populations alike.
              Sustainable development includes the following for resolving these problems:
                Conserving Resources: Using resources more carefully and finding ways to use less of them, such as
                 reducing energy and water consumption in everyday activities.

                Recycling and Reusing: Finding new uses for waste materials to reduce what we throw away, promoting
                 a circular economy where materials are reused and repurposed.
                Managing Renewable Resources: Using plants and animals wisely to keep them available for the future,
                 ensuring ecosystems remain healthy and diverse.

                Planting Trees: Growing more trees to clean the air and provide habitats for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity
                 and combating climate change.
                Green Spaces: Adding green areas and trees between buildings to cool cities and improve air quality,
                 creating healthier urban environments for people and wildlife.
                Environment Friendly Materials: Using materials that are better for the environment or break down
                 naturally, reducing pollution and waste in production and disposal processes.
                Efficient Technologies: Using technology that's good for the environment and doesn't waste resources,
                 such as energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy systems.


                 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
              The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call of action with the aim to end poverty, protect the
              planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The SDGs were launched at the United Nations
              Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015. It formed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
              Development. It set targets that the countries have to work towards and achieve these aims by 2030. The
              17 SDGs have aimed to take care of important issues related to businesses, governments, and society. Also,
              other issues like poverty, gender equality, water use, energy, climate change, and biodiversity are highlighted.
              Countries are planning policies and regulations that will promote sustainable systems needed in all economic
              sectors to provide a secure, affordable, and sustainable economy.

























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