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Leeman4Gilmour · 08-26-2019, 06:55 AM

In theory, I don't have a problem with Brazil creating farmland from forested area. We did it.

I also don't have a problem with the rest of the world saying "whoa, stop deforestation, the world needs the rain forests". My heart lies within this wedge of the pie chart.

I wouldn't be surprised if Brazil treats the rain forests like a commodity and negotiates with other nations to not cut them down for subsidization of lost revenue.

It's Brazil's world as well and I get they need the benefit of the rain forests just like anyone else. I just see an economic opportunity for Brazil for stopping deforestation.

08-26-2019, 06:55 AM	#861
Leeman4Gilmour First Line Centre Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Normally, my desk Exp:	In theory, I don't have a problem with Brazil creating farmland from forested area. We did it. I also don't have a problem with the rest of the world saying "whoa, stop deforestation, the world needs the rain forests". My heart lies within this wedge of the pie chart. I wouldn't be surprised if Brazil treats the rain forests like a commodity and negotiates with other nations to not cut them down for subsidization of lost revenue. It's Brazil's world as well and I get they need the benefit of the rain forests just like anyone else. I just see an economic opportunity for Brazil for stopping deforestation. Last edited by Leeman4Gilmour; 08-26-2019 at 01:55 PM. Reason: My ignorance was rightly corrected.