E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2024)

Modeling the Impact of Deforestation on Global Warming using System Dynamics

  • Singh Balpreet,
  • Reddy V. Mallikarjuna,
  • Reddy K. Ramakrishna,
  • Sharma Pratibha,
  • Nautiyal Mansi,
  • Bhatnagar Sanjay,
  • Islam Raisul,
  • Alabdeli Haider

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202458101023
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 581
p. 01023

Abstract

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This study aims to analyze the evolving dynamics of environmental sustainability via a thorough investigation of deforestation, atmospheric carbon levels, ecological equilibrium, and global climate trends. A conclusion reached is that a positive association exists between deforestation and increasing global temperatures, shown by a twenty percent rise in CO2 emissions. The loss of forests has markedly contributed to ecological imbalance, leading to detrimental impacts on biodiversity, with a total increase of fifteen percent in habitat damage. Initiatives aimed at reducing deforestation have resulted in a major 10% decrease in global carbon absorption rates, emphasizing forest regeneration and markedly diminishing carbon sequestration capabilities. The major focus is on the degradation of ecosystems, illustrating a collective struggle, shown by a 12% reduction in forest coverage and a 15% increase in global warming indices. These discoveries enhance the knowledge of environmental changes that may impact future climate systems. Furthermore, they provide crucial direction for environmental policy-makers and establish a basis for further research initiatives.

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