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I Give Up, Says Brazilian Minister Who Fought to Save the Rainforest


Environment  (tags: brazil, amazon, politics, conservation )


- 591 days ago - independent.co.uk
Brazil has been accused of turning its back on its duty to protect the Amazon after fears over the fate of the rainforest were fuelled by the resignation of its award-winning Environment Minister, Marina Silva, who felt she was losing the battle.
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Mari Basque (1243)
Friday May 16, 2008, 2:37 am

I hope this is going to bring international pressure to save the rainforest in Brazil. I don't understand how Greed could be more Important.
 

Ramchand R (222)
Friday May 16, 2008, 4:14 am
Hi Mary thanks for the information..Yes Mari it will bring international pressure in this issue...
 

Vicky aka Moonflower (400)
Friday May 16, 2008, 11:10 am
It is so sad that a devoted conservationist gives up on these important issues! WE CANNOT GIVE UP THE FIGHT! We must fight til the end!
 

Past Member (0)
Friday May 16, 2008, 3:46 pm
As corrupt as most South American countries are, I wouldn't be surprized if the Minister's family was threatened by her enemies.
 

Raven Sky is away (282)
Monday May 19, 2008, 10:45 am
I really pray that enlightenment comes to them. I know many Brazilans from being active in their Dance community in the past in San Francisco. There are those who really do care, although I found many to be apathetic. This country is full of rich resources and really quite abundant. The good just have to keep plugging away and light will come that is all I can say. We cannot turn dismay to negativity. I realize easier said than done, I just truly feel we all need to turn our own personal focus globally to a more positive outcome for all. Pressure and hope needs to continue.
 

serge vrabec (254)
Monday May 19, 2008, 7:24 pm
We NEED that rainforest intact , yesterday, thanks to Marina for her fight for all of us. The Battle for the rainforests are just beginning. We must never give up on Mother Earth, and what Raven sky said "The good just have to keep plugging away and light will come that is all I can say. We cannot turn dismay to negativity. I realize easier said than done, I just truly feel we all need to turn our own personal focus globally to a more positive outcome for all. Pressure and hope needs to continue". The destruction of OUR Rainforests will stop, we need more folks to focus on that, now. Thx Senseless!
 
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