My topic:
I chose deforestation as my issue of concern because it is prevalent and increasing in damage worldwide as time goes on. According to wwf.panda.org, deforestation is :
Planning: (pictures below)
I chose mainly sketches for my planning because once I saw the idea on pinterest ( see below)
Articles on my issue/question (shown below):
http://www.triplepundit.com/2015/02/breaking-ngo-lists-companies-countries-responsible-deforestation/
http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/10-countries-with-the-highest-deforestation-rates-in-the-world.html
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Deforestation/deforestation_update3.php
Rough Answer to my Question: What countries are most prominent in the deforestation industry?
According to one of my sources, "as a region, Latin America scores relatively high, notably Peru, Colombia and Brazil. Lower scoring countries include Nigeria and Madagascar. China and India, which are huge importers of forest products, also scored low in the survey." (First Source)
Pinterest Page:
https://www.pinterest.com/lightningred123/current-issue-environment-protection/
I chose deforestation as my issue of concern because it is prevalent and increasing in damage worldwide as time goes on. According to wwf.panda.org, deforestation is :
- the process whereby natural forests are cleared through logging and/or burning, either to use the timber or to replace the area for alternative uses. I also thought this would be a prevalent issue to pick because it affects many countries, both locally and globally. This is also a good problem to fix because it IS possible to fix (anyone and everyone can help!) Also, also taking AP Environmental Science has increased my concern on the environment. I want to help as much as possible, even if it is portraying issues using art.
Planning: (pictures below)
I chose mainly sketches for my planning because once I saw the idea on pinterest ( see below)
Articles on my issue/question (shown below):
http://www.triplepundit.com/2015/02/breaking-ngo-lists-companies-countries-responsible-deforestation/
http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/10-countries-with-the-highest-deforestation-rates-in-the-world.html
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Deforestation/deforestation_update3.php
Rough Answer to my Question: What countries are most prominent in the deforestation industry?
According to one of my sources, "as a region, Latin America scores relatively high, notably Peru, Colombia and Brazil. Lower scoring countries include Nigeria and Madagascar. China and India, which are huge importers of forest products, also scored low in the survey." (First Source)
Pinterest Page:
https://www.pinterest.com/lightningred123/current-issue-environment-protection/