Rainfall loss from deforestation could cost trillions in GDP (opens original article in a new tab)

Deforestation-induced rainfall loss could cost over $1 trillion annually in GDP for Europe, China, and the US, with over 130 countries economically dependent on forest-generated rainfall, prompting calls for protecting critical natural systems.

• Deforestation causes rainfall loss that could cost over $1 trillion annually in GDP for Europe, China, and the US.
• Over 130 countries depend economically on rainfall generated by forests, with direct economic dependencies exceeding $5 trillion.
• Researchers propose designating critical natural systems as 'Systemically Important Natural Systems' (SINS) to protect economic stability.