1. The easing of environmental laws leads to increased deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest, resulting in the clearing of large tracts of land for agriculture.
2. Deforestation reduces the overall biodiversity of the rainforest, leading to the loss of numerous plant and animal species, some of which could be endemic or endangered.
3. Without the dense forest cover, the soil becomes exposed to erosion, leading to nutrient depletion and degradation of agricultural lands over time.
4. The reduced forest cover also impacts the local climate through the alteration of rainfall patterns, potentially leading to prolonged droughts or increased flooding in the region.
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