What is the effect of carbon emissions from deforestation?

The effect of carbon emissions from deforestation is an increase in greenhouse gas levels. When trees are cut down or burned, the carbon stored in their biomass is released into the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide. This gas contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and leading to global warming.

Deforestation eliminates trees that would otherwise absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, further exacerbating the problem. As a result, not only are more greenhouse gases emitted from the burning or decay of these trees, but there are also fewer trees available to sequester carbon. This dual effect intensifies climate change and disrupts weather patterns, leading to various environmental issues such as increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns.

Other options proposing a reduction in greenhouse gases, stabilization of climate conditions, or improvement in air quality do not accurately reflect the consequences of carbon emissions from deforestation, as they suggest beneficial outcomes that contradict the negative impact of increased emissions.