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Balancing Economic Interests and Environmental Conservation in the Amazon
The chapter delves into the economic aspects of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, exploring the clash between economic interests like farming and the need for environmental preservation. It discusses proposed solutions such as valuing the Amazon as a carbon sink and paying farmers to preserve trees as a way to prevent carbon emissions. The chapter also highlights the challenges, political hurdles, and policy recommendations regarding monitoring and regulating activities in the Amazon region.
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