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The purpose of our blog is to inform and educate the country about the hidden secrets of environmental issues that effect the Pacific Northwest. There is more going on in our lush part of the country than just water pollution and fish and our goal is to bring all of these issues to people's attention. The focus of our blog is deforestation and its lasting and troubling effects on the Pacific Northwest and its environment. More About Us... We are 5 students at the University of Washington involved in communication and its effect on the public's perception of the environment.

May 16, 2010

A new alternative for deforestation...

I found this article in the Seattle Times. This article is not about the Pacific Northwest, but takes place in Brazil, where Marriott International is giving families a debit card of $29 per month in exchange for protecting the forests around their village instead of clearing it for land and fuel. For me this article was really interesting, and Marriott International did a great job in finding a successful alternative to stop deforestation from happening in Brazil.

I encourage you guys to read it if  you have a chance!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011354215_envrainforestbar04.html 

-Stephanie A.
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