The Threat to Cloud Forests: A Call for Conservation and Sustainable Solutions

Cloud forests, vital for their beauty and as freshwater sources, face threats from global warming and logging, especially in Asia and South America. These regions are crucial for water supply to cities like Quito and Mexico City. The decline of cloud forests could lead to a loss of freshwater for billions. Proposed solutions include sustainable tourism and incentivizing local conservation efforts, such as paying farmers to protect forests, as seen in Costa Rica.

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