Amazon Quote by Lester R. Brown
““China has gone on a logging orgy outside its borders, often illegally, to procure logs from Indonesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, and Siberia. And now Chinese logging firms are moving into the Amazon and Congo Basin.””
About This Quote
Source Report: Environmental Analysis, 2023
China’s extensive illegal logging abroad expands to new tropical forests, threatening ecosystems.
In simple terms: China is logging illegally worldwide, now targeting Amazon and Congo.
Advocate for stricter enforcement and sustainable sourcing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate responsibility
- consumer awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can international law curb illegal logging?
- What alternatives exist for timber demand?
Economic incentives may drive continued exploitation.