We've been camped out in here in Amazon for almost a week now. Our group, the POD squad (People Opposed to Deforestation), is investigating illegal logging. Our mission here is to stop deforestation, lessen the emission of greenhouse gases, and stop the loss of biodiversity. Did you know that deforestation was one of the MAJOR causes of the loss of biodiversity and climate change? We've been out here trying to catch these heartless and eco-enemies in the act. Did you know that almost half of the worlds forests have been destroyed? I bet not. There isn't enough action these days against logging and deforestation. The only legislature passed on the subject was here in Brazil. The climate change bill is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20.9% and deforestation by 80%! Way to go President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva! Oh, I think I hear someone coming! I'll let you know if we catch any criminals!
FUN FACT OF THE DAY: If we save the trees we will keep up the production of things such as plywood, round wood, pulp for paper and boxes, sponges, bark, dyes, fiber, gums, incense, latex, oil, resins, shellac, tanning compounds, waxes, fruits, nuts, berries, and maple syrup!
'Till next week! peacelove&trees
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