The urgent need for construction of infrastructure, such as sewerage systems, hydroelectric dams,
and roads, has led "Third World" governments to borrow money
from international banks. The World Bank has been a major source of funding.
Borrowing huge sums of money has resulted in two problems: national debt
and inflation.
Third World Countries, like Brazil, argue they can develop the rainforests
without destroying the ecosystem.These countries hope to harvest products that are
sustainable yields.
Activity: Define sustainability and record 3 examples of sustainable products from the rainforest.
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Useful Facts: "Sustainability is when... the needs of the present
are met without compromising the needs of future generations.
The focus here is "ecological" sustainability."
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