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ENVIRONMENTAL DEVASTATION IN CONGO.

When Forests Burn, People Die

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Deforestation

Congo Basin Rainforest absorbs over 1.2 billion tons of CO₂ annually but loses over 2,000 acres daily due to illegal logging and mining. / “Congo’s rainforests absorb 1.2 billion tons of CO₂ yearly. Illegal mining destroys 2,000 acres daily, funding M23’s war.”

Deforestation in Eastern DRC: Then vs. Now.

Slide to witness the dramatic transformation of Eastern DRC's forest landscape over time. Conflict, illegal mining, and charcoal production have driven widespread deforestation—threatening ecosystems, fueling instability, and displacing communities.

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