By Daniel Lungu
Deforestation activities near Lundazi Bridge Climate change refers to long-term change in the Earth’s climate, including changes in temperature, precipitation patterns and extreme weather events that and primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture as seen in the pictures above.
Trees where cut down during the construction of the Lundazi bridge.
Cutting down of trees has affected a lot of children health wise. Trees play a vital role in removing pollutants from the air such as particulate
matter and ozone which causes respiratory problems and other health issues in children. The deforestation that humans have been creativity
because of our selfish needs and desire for income has led to increased air pollution, which can exacerbate existing health conditions and increase the risk of respiratory infections.
In an interview Mr. Mambwe Mulenga, from the Forestry Department of Lundazi District, said deforestation has affected some of the weather patterns and people can actually help by reforestation and recycling matter that cannot decay.
Trees help to hold soil in place and prevent soil erosion which leads to a negative impact in agriculture and food production. Overall, deforestation and the cutting down of trees can have various impacts on children, and it is essential to promote sustainable forest
management and protect the health and well-being of future generations.
Let us fight the cutting down of trees and actually fight against climate change.
