User:Rebbyrebby3/Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is extremely important to the future of the world and provides important benefits to it. It is a source of much flora and fauna and it has been researched that a new plant or species is discovered every two days. These species are at risk of destruction with these fires and hinder scientific discoveries. Additionally, the Amazon Rainforest produces twenty percent of the world's entire oxygen. It is often referred to as the world's lungs because of this and so it is very important. Also important, the rainforest contains many yet undiscovered medicinal properties that could save lives. One of these examples is Vincristine. This now gives a child with leukemia an eighty percent chance of remission. The indigenous people of the Amazon also have ancient remedies that could solve problems and that it is important to learn from.

From a capitalistic point of view, the rainforest helps make important beauty and care products that can make money for businesses. The materials such as wood, resin, and oils generated from the rainforest all help contribute to the economy in export products. The agriculture business also relies on the effects of the forest on the crops to continue growing products. The rainforest produces a type of sponge-effect which helps for plants to absorb and release water which makes them grow better.

Thus, it is evident that the Amazon Rainforest is a source of important knowledge and is essential to life on earth. The deforestation of this place has made it a dire situation that must be rectified.