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  • Monte Lloyd and Terry Turner discuss deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

    University of Chicago Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Monte Lloyd, and Professor of Anthropology, Terry Turner, discuss the environmental and human rights impact of the Amazon rainforest deforestation. Studs plays "Whose Garden Was This" - Tom Paxton (1970).

  • Lucien Bodard discusses his book "Green Hell: Massacre of the Brazilian Indians" ; part 2

    1972

    French author Lucien Bodard discusses the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, which dates back to the 16th century.

  • Lucien Bodard discusses his book "Green Hell: Massacre of the Brazilian Indians" ; part 1

    1972

    French author Lucien Bodard discusses his book which explores the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, dating back to the 16th century. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

  • Alexander Cockburn discusses his book “The Fate of the Forest: Developers, Destroyers, and Defenders of the Amazon”

    Nov. 20, 1989

    Author and journalist Alexander Cockburn discusses his book “The Fate of the Forest: Developers, Destroyers, and Defenders of the Amazon.” Cockburn discusses the detrimental effects of deforestation not only on the environment, but for the indigenous groups, such as the Kayapo people, as well. Studs plays "Cancão Da Terra (Song of the Earth)" - Zelia Barbosa (1968).

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