With the loss of these plants we see an increased amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, as we do not have the trees needed to turn this carbon dioxide into oxygen. ... Before we begin to look further into these consequences, we should first address the reasons that lead to this deforestation. ... "Perhaps as much as 40% of medicines worldwide contain chemicals derived from wild plants and animals."" ...

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