Abstract of:
Tropical Deforestation
Gerald Urquhart, Walter Chomentowski, David Skole, and Chris Barber
earthobservatory.nasa.gov
2003
8 pp.
It is my opinion deforestation is a global problem that needs to be addressed with as much attention as Iraq. This article is very informative on a majority of aspects about deforestation. It talks about the rates and the affects of deforestation all over the world. I believe this is a key way to get the readers attention and take notice in their cause. Another great tactic the article employs is the affect deforestation will have on finding potential cures for diseases and illnesses, through various species that only live in forested areas. The article goes on to talk about the reason why many poverty stricken countries use deforestation to survive. I especially like when at the end of the article there is a part about what NASA is doing to give people a much clearer view on what is going on and how it will affect us all.
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