In “The Double Edge of
Globalization”, Chanda (2007) expresses his concerns over various negative
consequences of globalization. Among them, Chanda specifically mentions that globalization hasten the speed
of deforestation worldwide.
I
agree with Chanda’s view on this matter. Globalization increases the
consumption of goods and services, resulting in more forest clearing. An
example mentioned was China seeking help from Brazil, in meeting their soybean
demands, costing Brazil 2.5 million acres of tropical forest.
However,
I felt that the loss of biodiversity should also be taken into consideration. In
the past decade, many sites of deforestation are located in the tropical
rainforest, the place with the richest biodiversity. For example, a single tree
in the Peru tropical rainforest is home to more ant species than the entire
United Kingdom. When forests are cleared, habitats are destroyed.
Therefore,
it is important to have local and international governments involved in conserving and reforesting.
ReplyDeletea) An example mentioned was China seeking help from Brazil, in meeting their soybean demands, costing Brazil 2.5 million acres of tropical forest. >>>
In one year? or what?
b) I felt > why past?
c) globalization hasten > ?
d) For example, a single tree in the Peru tropical rainforest is home to more ant species than the entire United Kingdom.
>>> according to whom?
-- more ant species than IN the entire UK?
e) Why do habitats matter? explain....
f) why do you care?