Problems That Arise When One Group Pursues Its Own Interests To the Detriment of Others.
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... Introduction This assignment is based on Key Idea 2: Problems can arise when one group pursues its own interests to the detriment of others. Deforestation in the Amazon has led to conflicting interests in the Amazon region. Potentially it can affect societies worldwide through global warming. In this assignment, I will agree or disagree with the following hypothesis: 'Deforestation in the Amazon benefits some people at the moment. It also causes problems for other people, both in Brazil and the rest of the world.' In order to draw up a conclusion to the hypothesis, I will be looking at the different types of developments, which have already taken place in Brazil and also, the different reasons as to why Brazil should be developed and why it shouldn't. I will conclude my assignment by analysing the evidence that I have gathered. Since the 1960's, several types of developments have taken place in the Amazon rainforest. Brazil has the














