Deforestation is, presumably, a major contributor of desertification.
The Amazon Rainforest, as you may know, is one of the largest forests in the world, and is superior in
biodiversity to many areas. However, due the unfortunate exploitation and subsequent abuse of this
land, it is likely man's careless nature will bring much of this vibrant forest into just another barren wasteland of near-extinction.
It makes me angry when I learn that much of the land that belonged to these
trees is now being used haphazardly for Soybean production, where tearing down a rainforest, which naturally keeps itself fertile, causes much of the soil to become incredibly INfertile. Kind of counter-productive and self-destructive on a massive level. These b******s are ripping out the lungs of our planet in order to grow GMO Soybeans to
feed cattle so that people at McDonald's can eat styrofoam hamburgers.
But beyond the anger and frustration, I am reminded of Paul's words that I
should actually do something about something which makes me angry. And yet... I seem to be unable to think of a way I could directly influence the outcome of this international corporate greed-fueled debacle. I figure, it's highly unlikely I can accomplish a lot on my own, but perhaps with the help of a few million people who feel the same way, it can be done.
I apologize if this has been addressed before. But if there is one thing I can add to the list of "problem places" which invokes the term 'desertification', it's certainly the Amazon.
What are your thoughts? Ideas?