The Amazon Cannot Be Recovered Once Its Gone: The Issue of Deforestation

Table of Contents

Introduction
Main body
Conclusion
Reference

Introduction

In the modern world, despite the rapid and successful development of technology, there are many problems that require immediate solutions. One of these issues is to reduce the number of forests and green spaces. This is especially true of the precious and vital Amazon rainforests. Such areas provide a home for thousands of species of animals and plants and play an essential role in the ecology of the planet. The problem of deformation is taken up in Robinson Meyers article. Considering this topic and applying measures to change the situation with the destruction of forests is of paramount importance since it can directly affect people and the planet.

Main body

Deforestation is the reduction of the number of trees or the destruction of forests, which can occur naturally or intentionally. This phenomenon occurs everywhere around the world, but most of all, it is noted in the Amazon rainforest. Harmful human activity is of great importance in solving the problem of deforestation. The author notes that unlike fires occurring in the forests of California, which often occur for natural reasons, the burning of the Amazon rainforest was provoked by someone.

The problem of the disappearance of a green area can have many consequences. Climate change, soil erosion, increased greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, and a reduction in animal and plant species stand out among them. Despite this, in Brazil, the state does not take measures to solve this problem; on the contrary, it encourages deforestation. So, the article emphasizes that the head of the country promised to weaken the Amazons environmental protections and open up the rainforest to economic development (Meyer, 2019, para. 6). Many supporters of this position actively use natural resources, destroying forests and making a profit for it.

The article notes that at the moment, even with the revision of the policy concerning deforestation, there will no longer be an opportunity to restore the Amazon forests to their original appearance. One of the consequences of the destruction of the countrys green zone may be a decrease in the level of oxygen needed to support life. Moreover, the absence of trees contributes to the release of more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. In addition, a forest is a tool for controlling water balance and circulation. Its reduction can provoke soil drying, which will later have negative consequences when trying to restore vital terrain.

The last point that needs to be mentioned is the impact on the indigenous people, who also own the rainforest of Brazil. Furthermore, not only representatives of animal species lose their place of residence, but also these people. The destruction of the Amazon forests deprived them of their established way of life many years ago. Despite the Governments measures to evict indigenous people from the forests before their destruction, many are afraid of them and are also under threat in the future.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it should be noted that the problem of forest destruction is critical in the modern world. In Meyers article, the author raises the topic of how the human factor and government actions have a detrimental effect on such a valuable natural resource. Hence, a decrease in the number of forests in the Amazon can entail many harmful consequences for humans and animals, plants, and the entire planet. Therefore, it is necessary to change the activities of the Government and introduce initiatives and measures to preserve the green zone of Brazil. This is because even with a successful combination of circumstances, humanity will not be able to return the forest to the state it was before the harmful activities of the Government.