The Risks of Deforestation in the Amazon
When
July 23, 2009
Where
Americas Society/Council of the Americas – 680 Park Avenue (corner of 68th street), New York, NY 10065
Details
AQ Summer author Bruce Babbit and New York Times reporter Andrew Revkin discussed development in the Amazon and effects on the ecosystem. Babbit’s remarks drew from his article in the Summer issue (released on July 20) titled “Manifest Destiny in the Amazon Basin,” which looks at the soon-to-be-constructed Trans-South American Highway.
Featured Speakers
- Bruce Babbit, Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former Governor of Arizona
- Andrew Revkin, Science reporter, New York Times; Author of several books, including The Burning Season: The Murder of Chico Mendes and the Fight for the Amazon Rain Forest
- Moderator: Christopher Sabatini, Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Senior Director of Policy, AS/COA
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Amazon forests are the lungs
Amazon forests are the lungs of the planet. In addition, they regulate the water cycle on Earth. If these forests disappear then inevitably the human race suffers. We will not be able to have enough time to deal with it if we don't take measures now.
This is indeed a deep
This is indeed a deep matter to think about. Deforestation brings many disasters that we know very well. Immediate prevention on deforestation can be the best option, we need to save and preserve our planet.
Important issue
I think this is a serious issue and it has to be discussed by the top Government officials and should come up with certain plans.For the common man it's very important for them to understand the definition and the impact of it. I would certainly like to see something being imposed. Looking forward for the outcome of this meeting.