Are the Amazon forests considered the breath of the earth?

The great forests of the earth such as the Amazon and Southeast Asia such as Borneo and the tropical forests of Africa, next to the Congo River, may be mentioned as the breathing of the earth. Because every broad leaf (broad leaves) is a factory of oxygen production on the planet and this humus brings the forest in nature. But unfortunately, some countries like Brazil have started to destroy forests and have livestock farming, especially cattle farming, to produce beef. . In Brazil, where they have destroyed the Amazon forests and started cattle ranches instead, they have destroyed both the vegetation and the soil of the forest. And the cows themselves, because they have 4 stomachs, produce methane gas in the air, which destroys the ozone layer.

Isn't it time to prevent the destruction of broadleaf forests?

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Jorge Morales Pedraza added a reply

The answer to your question is yes; the Amazon, often referred to as the “Lungs of the Earth,” is the breath of the Earth because it plays a crucial role in the world’s carbon cycle. The forest absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and, through photosynthesis, converts it into oxygen.

However, it’s important to note that while the Amazon is a significant source of oxygen, it’s not the only one. About 50% of all photosynthesis, and thus oxygen production, occurs in the oceans, thanks to phytoplankton and algae. So, while the Amazon is vital, it’s part of a larger global ecosystem contributing to the Earth’s “breathing” process.

The health of the Amazon is of global concern because its destruction could exacerbate climate change, reduce biodiversity, and disrupt regional weather patterns. Therefore, efforts to conserve and sustainably manage the Amazon are crucial for the health of our planet.

Jorge Morales Pedraza

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