Amazon River Basin Tipping Point
The Amazon River Basin holds 20% of the world ‘s freshwater and produces 20% of the world’s oxygen.
And plays a major role in stabilizing the earth’s ecosystem. But the balance is shifting. Production and profit for a fast-growing economy jeopardizes the preservation of Amazonia. As Brazilians-and the world-watch to see which side wins.
Tags: 2014, Amazon Basin, Brazil, Deforestation, Documentary, Forests, South America, Video, Wildlife
Categories: Biosphere, Environment, Films, South America, Video
About the Author: Chris Machens
Chris covers the broad spectrum of climate change, and the solutions, with the focus on the sciences. Climate State – we endorse data, facts, empirical evidence.
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