Forest Lost: Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon
Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon
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Maron E. Greenleaf's "Forest Lost" delves into the complexities of forest carbon offsets and green capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon.
Focusing on Acre, the book examines the intricate relationships between humans, nature, and economic forces in the region.
Greenleaf explores how the commodification of forest carbon affects local communities and the environment, highlighting both the potential benefits and the inherent challenges of this approach.
The book also touches upon the historical context of colonization and its lasting impact on the region's ecology and social structures.
Ultimately, "Forest Lost" offers a nuanced perspective on the promises and pitfalls of green capitalism in the face of climate change.
Focusing on Acre, the book examines the intricate relationships between humans, nature, and economic forces in the region.
Greenleaf explores how the commodification of forest carbon affects local communities and the environment, highlighting both the potential benefits and the inherent challenges of this approach.
The book also touches upon the historical context of colonization and its lasting impact on the region's ecology and social structures.
Ultimately, "Forest Lost" offers a nuanced perspective on the promises and pitfalls of green capitalism in the face of climate change.
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Mentioned by Olivia Bianchi as the author of the book, which is an ethnography of forest carbon offsets and green capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon.

Maron E. Greenleaf, "Forest Lost: Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon" (Duke UP, 2024)