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Sorry...Christian
Hi I am sorry! I typed your name Christine instead of Christian - no offense intended... a typo... :)
Alisha http://globalclimatechange.wordpress.com
On Ultimatum to the rest of the world posted 2 years, 5 months ago 12 ResponsesClick here to view comment in original post
Let Him Drill?
Hi Christine:
I am no expert in Ecuadorian politics - and take your word about corruption, etc. I have heard some about it as well. And I agree that handing over $350 million will not really keep it safe. The cutting is already going on - there is already preliminary oil-exploration going on... so it isn't even untouched as-is (unfortunately).
However, is that it? The only other option is to "let him drill?" That seems like a total cop-out, or lack of solutions-oriented thinking. It's an easy response - to say there are only two options and we should just either give them the money and turn a blind eye, or help them cut down trees and penetrate layers their sacred ground to help oil and gas bubble to the surface. However, if Ecuador is truly offering this up to the international community for consideration, isn't it possible that the international community could discuss a way to help protect this area permanently - to NEVER allow large-scale oil production?
It's easy to think there are only two options, but that is simply untrue. I am no legislator, I do not have significant experience lobbying - but I do believe that there are more than two ways of doing things in this world.
Alisha http://globalclimatechange.wordpress.com
On Ultimatum to the rest of the world posted 2 years, 5 months ago 12 ResponsesClick here to view comment in original post
Adopting a One World Global Ethic
Finally! This has been on the (low flying) radar for some time now, but has not received very much media attention at all.
Three cheers for Ecuador adopting a One World global ethic.
It would be great if this becomes an international priority. While other countries have compensated one another for leaving forests untouched, this is the first time forests with OIL reserves lurking beneath have been on the table. If the U.S. had such large reserves, you can bet we would be drilling away rather than opening a discussion about preserving them for posterity. This is an incredible opportunity to open up an international conversation about conservation. It's too bad this wasn't mentioned at the G8 (or is it not an appropriate G8 topic?).
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
- Many protected areas in Ecuador are really only protected until further notice. The government can change a region's status when it is convenient for them - and they have done so in the past. Therefore, this biodiversity hotspot needs our urgent attention, government regulations will not do it.
- You can read more about Ecuador's proposal in the news, and the work of Save America's Forests here.
Alisha http://globalclimatechange.wordpress.com
On Ultimatum to the rest of the world posted 2 years, 5 months ago 12 Responses- Many protected areas in Ecuador are really only protected until further notice. The government can change a region's status when it is convenient for them - and they have done so in the past. Therefore, this biodiversity hotspot needs our urgent attention, government regulations will not do it.