Much concern is expressed in Europe about the damage done to the Brazilian rainforest and what that means to the planet's viability. This not, however, consistent with a recent study, suggesting that around 20% of the soy bean and 17% of the beef imported into Europe from Brazil, come from illegally deforested land (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/16/a-fifth-of-brazilian-soy-in-europe-is-result-of-deforestation-amazon-jair-bolsonaro). The soy bean (which might well include supposedly problematic GM material) is largely imported to be fed to our own beef cattle. So, whilst we complain about the loss of the planet's 'lungs', we enrich the people who are doing the damage with our obsession for cheap beef.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 18 July 2020
Importing Illegal Deforestation?
Much concern is expressed in Europe about the damage done to the Brazilian rainforest and what that means to the planet's viability. This not, however, consistent with a recent study, suggesting that around 20% of the soy bean and 17% of the beef imported into Europe from Brazil, come from illegally deforested land (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/16/a-fifth-of-brazilian-soy-in-europe-is-result-of-deforestation-amazon-jair-bolsonaro). The soy bean (which might well include supposedly problematic GM material) is largely imported to be fed to our own beef cattle. So, whilst we complain about the loss of the planet's 'lungs', we enrich the people who are doing the damage with our obsession for cheap beef.
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