Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: If a tree falls in the Amazon
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Jan 8, 2024 
Join Robert Guest, Deputy Editor of The Economist, as he shares eye-opening insights from the Amazon rainforest, revealing the dire consequences of deforestation and the urgent need for global intervention. Tom Gardner discusses the complexities of the Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement, highlighting its impact on regional stability in the Horn of Africa. Meanwhile, Duncan Weldon explores the evolving conversation around facial hair in the British Army, hinting at a potential policy shift in response to modern recruitment challenges.
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Amazon Road Trip
- Ana Lankes and Robert Guest traveled to the Amazon rainforest to investigate deforestation.
- They witnessed burning trees, soybean fields on deforested land, and informal miners using mercury, highlighting the widespread lawlessness.
Amazon Tipping Point
- The Amazon rainforest, crucial for biodiversity and carbon sequestration, faces a tipping point.
- Losing more than 25% of the forest could lead to irreversible decline and worsen global warming.
Political Influence
- Deforestation accelerated under Brazil's military dictatorship and Jair Bolsonaro's presidency.
- President Lula aims to end deforestation by 2030 and restore Brazil's reputation.