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New York State University Environmental Science Deforestation Issue Question

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Assignment Topic:

Environmental Science

Environmental Issues

Not Applicable

Description

Watch the following videos, then return to this page for the discussion prompt. Video 1: Understanding the role of forests and deforestation on local, regional and global precipitations Video 2: Amazon Deforestation Video 3: Climate in Crisis: Amazon Fires Are Leaving Global Consequences Video 4: Staggering Number of Fires Ravaging Amazon Rainforest   Palm Oil Plantation Resources WWF Palm Oil Industry  (Links to an external site.) How the world got hooked on palm oil – The Guardian  (Links to an external site.) Photos: Peatland fires rage through Indonesia’s Sumatra Island  (Links to an external site.)   Discussion Question:  How does the deforestation issue in the Amazon compare to the deforestation caused by the Palm Oil Plantation industry in Southeast Asia?  Explain your answer.  Reply to two of your classmates’ posts with substantive, conversation provoking comments on their submissions REMINDER – This is basically a two (2) part assignment.  The initial post is due first followed by the Peer review. Check the Course Calendar for due dates. View the Discussion Rubric. Access this Canvas Guide to Learn How  (Links to an external site.)

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