Deforestation in the Amazon

kj · 27th June 2003, 04:20 PM

just read an article that suggests that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest INCREASED by 40% last year, when it was meant to decrease due to all the pledges made by various governments and companies.

I'm a bit worried about this, and am sure most of you are too, since the amazon is considered the 'lungs of the world' due to its ability to produce vast amounts of oxygen, vital for the planet. Its bigger than the whole of Western Europe.

Opinions?

St.Magumba · 27th June 2003, 04:25 PM

Green issues seem to have been swept under the caret in recent years!!!

Deforestation has so many negative effects not only on a worldwide level but also locally as many species of animal and plant life are destroyed. Also the introduction of so many immigrant workers to these areas in South America brings with it infection and disease to the forest's human inhabitants!!!

Flaming Toilet Bag · 27th June 2003, 05:34 PM

I think it's awful

Quite possibly one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth and they're destroying it - surely we have enough paper already?
The big corporate motherfuckers at the top of the food chain don't give two shits unfortunately; all they're worried about is getting their money's worth out of chopping down millions of trees.

Misanthropy · 27th June 2003, 05:57 PM

Dude I thought this thread was about DEFENESTRATION in the amazon.

C.I. State · 27th June 2003, 07:45 PM

What is "DEFENESTRATION"?

Misanthropy · 27th June 2003, 09:19 PM

Two things:

1) the act of throwing something out of a window

or

2) a dogdy metal band with a really cute singer

Fat Pete · 27th June 2003, 11:10 PM

tch! get your priorities right! surely providing millions of burger-munching americans with luxury bogroll is more important than the planet's oxygen supply?

aunt gary · 27th June 2003, 11:20 PM

Hey there sports fans

Im sure if the proffesionals seen a problem about it they'd do something

Chow ding

Misanthropy · 27th June 2003, 11:24 PM

But seriously, it's a big issue. Something needs to be done about deforestation soon

graham enzk · 27th June 2003, 11:34 PM

hey folks, are you worried about the destruction of the rainforests? worried enough to do something however small?
really?
then boycott mcdonalds, burger king etc as these companies account for huge amounts of the amazon being turned into grazing land for cattle .
then again you probably aren't THAT bothered are you?

Fat Pete · 27th June 2003, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aunt gary
Hey there sports fans

Im sure if the proffesionals seen a problem about it they'd do something

Chow ding

fuck, how long have we known that deforestation is a probem? surely if "they" gave a shit, something would've been done by now?

same as the bastarding cfcs, we've known about what's happening the ozone layer for decades, but still ol' bush refuses to sign the agreement to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Misanthropy · 28th June 2003, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smallbob
then again you probably aren't THAT bothered are you?

Actually, I am :P

Pete, I assumed aunt gary was being sarcastic. Surely no-one is that stupid? Of course, I should know by now not to underestimate the guy

Fat Pete · 28th June 2003, 12:13 AM

i sorry, i've been up for over 35 hours with no sleep. most thought processes are malfunctioning at this point.

aunt gary · 28th June 2003, 12:46 PM

Hey there sports fans

35 hours?? bloody, what have you been doing all that time??

Chow ding

Fat Pete · 28th June 2003, 04:29 PM

trying to sleep! got a few hours eventually though.

27th June 2003, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,222 Band: A band of merry men	Deforestation in the Amazon just read an article that suggests that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest INCREASED by 40% last year, when it was meant to decrease due to all the pledges made by various governments and companies. I'm a bit worried about this, and am sure most of you are too, since the amazon is considered the 'lungs of the world' due to its ability to produce vast amounts of oxygen, vital for the planet. Its bigger than the whole of Western Europe. Opinions? __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

27th June 2003, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
St.Magumba Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kilmarnock. Posts: 2,250	Green issues seem to have been swept under the caret in recent years!!! Deforestation has so many negative effects not only on a worldwide level but also locally as many species of animal and plant life are destroyed. Also the introduction of so many immigrant workers to these areas in South America brings with it infection and disease to the forest's human inhabitants!!!

27th June 2003, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Flaming Toilet Bag Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 2,537	I think it's awful Quite possibly one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth and they're destroying it - surely we have enough paper already? The big corporate motherfuckers at the top of the food chain don't give two shits unfortunately; all they're worried about is getting their money's worth out of chopping down millions of trees.

27th June 2003, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Misanthropy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,101	Dude I thought this thread was about DEFENESTRATION in the amazon.

27th June 2003, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
C.I. State Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 109	What is "DEFENESTRATION"?

27th June 2003, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Misanthropy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,101	Two things: 1) the act of throwing something out of a window or 2) a dogdy metal band with a really cute singer

27th June 2003, 11:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fat Pete Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fintry. Sorry... Posts: 985	tch! get your priorities right! surely providing millions of burger-munching americans with luxury bogroll is more important than the planet's oxygen supply?

27th June 2003, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
aunt gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 7,351	Hey there sports fans Im sure if the proffesionals seen a problem about it they'd do something Chow ding

27th June 2003, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Misanthropy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,101	But seriously, it's a big issue. Something needs to be done about deforestation soon

27th June 2003, 11:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
graham enzk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: back in the day Posts: 2,778 Band: condition21, ultramegaholocausticwhi rlwindzombiedeathsquad , utter fucking hate, distorted noise, tin pot hippies, spiteful	hey folks, are you worried about the destruction of the rainforests? worried enough to do something however small? really? then boycott mcdonalds, burger king etc as these companies account for huge amounts of the amazon being turned into grazing land for cattle . then again you probably aren't THAT bothered are you?

28th June 2003, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fat Pete Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fintry. Sorry... Posts: 985	i sorry, i've been up for over 35 hours with no sleep. most thought processes are malfunctioning at this point.

28th June 2003, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
aunt gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 7,351	Hey there sports fans 35 hours?? bloody, what have you been doing all that time?? Chow ding

28th June 2003, 04:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fat Pete Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fintry. Sorry... Posts: 985	trying to sleep! got a few hours eventually though.