This CNN report shows the on-going struggle between advocates for preservation of the most diverse place on the planet, the impending drive for oil development, and the difficult economic choices developing countries need to make for themselves within a climate of international pressure from both companies and developed governments. The deal Ecuador has proposed could serve as an economic model of development for so many other places - please watch this at the very least to be aware. Plus, these presentations would be a great educational tool.
Dr. Kelly Swing was my professor 10 years ago for an undergrad Tropical Ecology semester, for which we spent a month in Yasuní. That program was the most influential part of my entire (on- going) education, Yasuní is my favorite place in the world, and Kelly´s dedication continues to amaze me. http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/international/2010/05/27/ef.amazon.research.bk.b.c nn.html If you liked that, check this out, but don't be put off by the lack of sound - it gets better as it progresses: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdJhvbvjOnk Pamela Woods Ph.C. University of Iceland University of Washington
