Abstract of: Tropical Deforestation Gerald Urquhart, Walter Chomentowski, David Skole, and Chris Barber earthobservatory.nasa.gov 2003 8 pp. It is my opinion deforestation is a global problem that needs to be addressed with as much attention as Iraq. This article is very informative on a majority of aspects about deforestation. It talks about the rates and the affects of deforestation all over the world. I believe this is a key way to get the readers attention …showed first 75 words of 351 total…

…showed last 75 words of 351 total…me that something needs to be done. Our forests are more vital to our survival than we know. The article talks about if deforestation continues CO2 levels will increase and temperatures will rise. Less trees means less precipitation, this means less clouds that cool the earth's surface. The deforestation of the earth has been going on for too long without any recourse. I agree with the articles meaning and find it very informative and optimistic.