Deforestation significantly impacts carbon emissions by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Trees play a vital role in the global carbon cycle, acting as carbon sinks. When forests are cleared, not only does this decrease their capacity to sequester carbon, but the act of cutting down trees releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. The increase in carbon emissions from deforestation contributes to global warming, affecting ecosystems, weather patterns, and biodiversity.