rainforest destruction

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Human beings benefit more by

leaving Rainforests standing rather

than cutting them down.

of all prescription medicines contain ingredients derived from rainforest

plants

of rainforest plants have been scientifically tested for medicinal

properties

(less than)

of rainforest plants have NOT been tested for their medicinal properties

Which means…

over

LOGGING

Cattle Ranching

Farming

The rainforest is worth more money

standing!

Rainforest exports are very profitable

“Trees are the lungs of our planet, by cutting down our supply we lose our

fresh air capacity.”- World Wide Fund for Nature

Reduces Carbon Emissions

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