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why is the rain forest important?
important global resource
cleans atmosphere
regulates climate
shelter for millions of species and tribes
what effect will destruction of the rain forest have on biodiversity?
many species will die
how do rain forests help regulate the climate?
absorbs carbon dioxide and produce oxygen
what competing interests make finding solutions difficult?
economic growth vs preservation of rain forests
what are some of the things people have done to help preserve the rain forests?
debt-for-nature swap