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Palm oil production is a major culprit. Found in nearly everything from snacks to cosmetics, it drives deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia, releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere. Forest loss not only accelerates climate change but also diminishes Earth's natural capacity to absorb CO₂. The visual impact is staggering: every five seconds, a forest patch of equivalent size is lost—a devastating speed that demands urgent action.
The implications for global health are dire; well-preserved forests serve as vital carbon sinks, and their destruction transforms Southeast Asia from a carbon store into an emitter.