Ecocide

Rarity: Uncommon

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What Wikipedia says

Ecocide (from Ancient Greek oikos 'home' and Latin caedere 'to kill') is the destruction of the environment by humans. Ecocide threatens all populations that are dependent on natural resources for maintaining ecosystems and ensuring their ability to support future generations.

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