I WONDER - How Does Deforestation Contribute To Global Warming?

Trees play a crucial role in the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They store carbon, preventing it from entering the atmosphere. However, deforestation releases this stored carbon, contributing significantly to global carbon emissions, estimated at 20%. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to increased global temperatures.

What percentage of the world's carbon emissions is estimated to be caused by deforestation?

Explain the relationship between carbon dioxide and global temperature.