Facing The Facts

Myth #1 “Rainforest deforestation is finally slowing down, as more and more areas are coming under strict environmental protections.”

Fact  #1 Amazon acreage continues to be bulldozed, burned, mined and mismanaged  at steadily increasing rates.

Myth #2 “Mineral extraction and timber harvesting is restricted to areas that will not disrupt indigenous inhabitants of the Rainforest.”

Fact  #2 Irresponsible mining, oil extraction and lumber harvesting is destroying both wildlife habitat and the tribal life of previously uncontacted cultures.

Myth #3 “Sad to say, but there is certainly nothing you and I – or the people who live in the forest – can do about this mess.”

Fact  #3 Activists in the industrialized world are forming alliances with Tribal Communities to demand and co-create a sustainable future for the Amazon.

Effective activism begins with self education.  Once we are clear on the nature of any problem, we can connect with others who similarly understand our collective predicament and are working to resolve it.  The second step we can then take, to actively promote Rainforest Revival, is to join a group that speaks our Truth for us and magnifies our voice through creation of a chorus of shared intent.

Join Amazon Watch (5:50)

Get involved with Amazon Watch at http://amazonwatch.org/get-involved to collaborate with the Achuar and other indigenous communities in resistance to resource extraction rape, and in commitment to a sustainable future.

Many more allies are waiting to join forces with you when you link here to our “Take Action” page!