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deforestation: conversion of forested areas to non-forest land use (e.g. arable land, urban use, logged area or wasteland).
desulfurization: removal of sulfur from fossil fuels to reduce pollution.
disturbance: event that disrupts ecosystem or population structure and alters physical environment.
dredging: removal of mud from bottom of water bodies, disturbs ecosystem, causes silting that kills aquatic life.
dump: site used to dispose of solid waste without environmental controls.
