Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is a major global

environmental issue, which only the Brazilian government can solve

I have been asked to write an assignment arguing the hypothesis above.

In my assignment I am going to argue both sides of the hypothesis. I

will then write my own opinion and conclusion of the hypothesis.

Deforestation occurs when people cut down trees and replace that land

with cattle ranches and farms in effect reducing the size of the

forest.

Problems can arise from the different ways in which people want to use

their environment.

"Amerindians who are native to the Amazon are being forced out of

their natural habitat by loggers, miners and settlers. The Amerindian

population has dropped 96% and is now just 220,000."

In this scenario the problems which are caused can be very serious in

that people and animals can end up dying, because of others wanting to

use their environment in another way.

This source may not be accurate as it is outdated 4 years and things

may have changed. However considering the methods in which land is

being taken the source is very likely to be consistent with current

goings on. The source is unlikely to be biased because it is written

by 'Dorling Kindersley' who writes articles for the purpose of

informing people.

"The Carajas mine has been an important part in Brazil's rebirth. For

a decade the buildings, cars and consumer goods of Western Europe and

Japan have been largely created from Carajas iron ore." (BBC news

1997)

This source may not be very accurate because it was made in 1996, over

six years ago. It is fairly reliable as it is from BBC news. It is not

likely to be biased

"Brazil has a new government which is starting to make sure the wealth

from the country's fabulous new resources gets through to everybody."

(Narrator Brazil 200 video)

This source was made in 2000; this makes the source fairly valid.