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Do you have influence over those that cut down a tree in the Amazon? If so, it would definitely be better if you could persuade them to stop. If you don't, pla
by senko 4y ago
Do you have influence over those that cut down a tree in the Amazon? If so, it would definitely be better if you could persuade them to stop.
If you don't, planting a rando tree in your back yard still does more good for the planet than not doing so.
- tern 4y agoThere are huge geopolitical forces fighting to preserve the Amazon. The cost of deforestation is quantified and states pay millions if not billions (I forget the numbers) to people in order to leave it untouched. Of course, it's political and 'we're not doing enough,' etc. but individuals have more influence over the Amazon than most things. Great podcast on the subject: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-i-mostly-admire/id1525936566?i=1000543196174 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-i-mostly-admire...
- lupire 4y agoPreserve is a long way from restore, though.
- tern 4y agoIndeed, true restoration involves investment in forest engineering and returning to more indigenous ways of life. I was recently on the Amazon with relevant scientists and activists. There's a lot of work to do and little financial incentive. If you're wondering, the best thing you can do as an individual, besides getting involved in international politics, is go do an eco-tour (or otherwise support that industry), provided you don't think the benefit is offset by the plane flight. The people doing the deforestation need alternative sources of livelihood.
- pharrington 4y agoI guarantee there are multiple HN posters that do have influence over Amazonian deforestation.