If you love your people, you take care of the forest

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This video, from European Zeitgeist 09, is an excellent overview of the situation Chief Almir and the Surui people are facing. This is a modern-day version of an old, old story. It MAY be there is still enough time to learn and change.

You can help the Surui save their homeland–and maybe the world: The Surui Project

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Saving the Rainforest With Google

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Chief Almir at Google

Photo Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN

Boom Alive says “Saving the Rainforest (Finally).”

That is exactly how I feel.

Decades ago, the issue seemed pressing. Now, given global environmental signals, it has become imperative. But who will be the champion?

And that is where the story begins

Chief Almir, of Brazil’s Surui tribe, left his homeland in the rainforest and headed for California. Not to seek gold or a movie deal, though … Chief Almir was bound for Google headquarters, where he asked for help in his people’s efforts to protect tribal land from timber thieves.Continue Reading

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