Tropical rainforests all over the world have immense importance as they provide a life support system for the planet as well as goods and services to the people who live in them.
Standing outside one of former General Manuel Noriega’s retreats, I witnessed several ships waiting to pass through the Panama Canal. These included mega vessels carrying cargo and LNG.
In fact, the world's rainforests could disappear in just 40 years if current trends continue. Illegal logging accounts for 90% of all deforestation, which in turn destroys the habitats of flora and ...