We understand that the rainforests are deteriorating. However, when we are billions of dollars of debt and familes to feed it is difficult for us to think about what will happen in 15 years if we are unable to fee our families next week. We want to raise our standard of living. If the rainforests can be useful to us, why should we not benefit from them?
Resources
http://www.brazil.org.uk/ - the Brazilian Embassy in London; for viewpoints of the Brazilian government and poor farmers
http://news.mongabay.com/2007/0131-indonesia.html
www.scalloway.org.uk/phye1.htm
www.rainforestinfo.org.au/background/causes.htm
www.rainforestinfo.org.au/children/edsup.htm
To deforest or not to? That is the ongoing debate the world has faced for years. All people on the earth are affected by this dilemma. Where do you stand?
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