Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 18BS
Why are tropical forests being destroyed so rapidly? What kinds of social technological, and economic factors are responsible? Most forests in more Industrialized Northern Hemisphere countries have already been cut. Do the more industrialized nations have a right to pressure the less industrialized nations in the Southern Hemisphere to slow or stop the destruction of their forests? Defend your answer. What kinds of benefits, incentives, or programs might slow the destruction of tropical forests?
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