> This is so short-sighted and ignorant, it's hard to even read about. Brazilians should cherish their rainforest, legacy of millions of years of evolution, wit

> This is so short-sighted and ignorant, it's hard to even read about. Brazilians should cherish their rainforest, legacy of millions of years of evolution, with wondrous biodiversity and an amazing carbon sink the planet desperately needs. This sounds to me like a bit like telling Americans that they should cherish their planet and stop driving and flying all the time. We all know that that would help a lot, but (1) it dramatically reduces comfort and QoL in the short to medium term with no tangible benefits for the individual and (2) it only works if almost everyone else does it as well.