Any scientist will tell you that we need the rainforests simply to live. They give us oxygen which is crucial for our survival. However, there are so many more things that the rainforest can provide us. Could there be a cure for cancer? Who knows? Once the trees are gone it will be too late.
Resources
www.rain-tree.com/
www.rainforesteducation.com/medicines/RFMedicines/medicines2.htm
www.worldlandtrust.org/projects/ecuador.htm - World Land Trust - Ecuador
www.mauiweekly.com/2009/01/29/news/Local_News/scientist_warns_destruction_of_rainforests_will_impact_us_all/
http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0212-hance_woodlark.html
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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