Summary
In the Tripa forest in Indonesia's Aceh province, the trees have recently been burning. Due to these forest fires, the Sumatran orangutans are now an endangered species. These fires however, were not accidental, they were started by humans. Humans set this fire in order to clear miles and miles of natural forests and replace it with oil palms, which are trees that are used to produce palm oil. Some of the products also include a use for biofuels, cosmetic products as well as ingredients in mass produced food products. Because it is cheap and it has a long shelf life, people chose palm oil for cooking in several parts of the world. Despite its’ economic benefits, palm oil is a big reason for deforestation and destruction of many ecosystems. These intentional forest fires destroy habitats and decimate several species including Sumatran Orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and the Sumatran rhino. Another consequence of burning down these trees is the large excess release of carbon dioxide into the biosphere.
Reflection
It is shocking, the amount of consequences that humans tend to inflict upon each other. Thoughtlessly destroying natural habitats and decimating species for greed. The temporary feeling of wealth on the hands of a person is so enticing; overwhelmingly desirable that humans will plan their own demise in order to achieve it. The need to obtain money, power, and wealth significantly weighs more than the survival of generations of our own species. It is the root of evil and the epitome of ignorance and stupidity. The selfishness of some of these individuals is causing havoc in our home, the only one we will ever have; yet we turn a blind eye for a taste of the prosperity however brief. It is pathetic and inexcusable for every other living organism in this world; it is embarrassing how twisted our priorities have become.
What's Next?
A way to stop the intentional burning of these trees is to urge the governments for regulations that can fight against destruction of forests. Another solution to this would be to find alternatives to palm oil or even to boycott it for a while. It is not hard to find substitutes for pal oil, no matter how cheap it may be; a couple cents can save a whole ecosystem and eventually lead to the Earth’s salvation. Just a little step towards the right direction can go a long way for these endangered species, and for our economy as well.
In the Tripa forest in Indonesia's Aceh province, the trees have recently been burning. Due to these forest fires, the Sumatran orangutans are now an endangered species. These fires however, were not accidental, they were started by humans. Humans set this fire in order to clear miles and miles of natural forests and replace it with oil palms, which are trees that are used to produce palm oil. Some of the products also include a use for biofuels, cosmetic products as well as ingredients in mass produced food products. Because it is cheap and it has a long shelf life, people chose palm oil for cooking in several parts of the world. Despite its’ economic benefits, palm oil is a big reason for deforestation and destruction of many ecosystems. These intentional forest fires destroy habitats and decimate several species including Sumatran Orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and the Sumatran rhino. Another consequence of burning down these trees is the large excess release of carbon dioxide into the biosphere.
Reflection
It is shocking, the amount of consequences that humans tend to inflict upon each other. Thoughtlessly destroying natural habitats and decimating species for greed. The temporary feeling of wealth on the hands of a person is so enticing; overwhelmingly desirable that humans will plan their own demise in order to achieve it. The need to obtain money, power, and wealth significantly weighs more than the survival of generations of our own species. It is the root of evil and the epitome of ignorance and stupidity. The selfishness of some of these individuals is causing havoc in our home, the only one we will ever have; yet we turn a blind eye for a taste of the prosperity however brief. It is pathetic and inexcusable for every other living organism in this world; it is embarrassing how twisted our priorities have become.
What's Next?
A way to stop the intentional burning of these trees is to urge the governments for regulations that can fight against destruction of forests. Another solution to this would be to find alternatives to palm oil or even to boycott it for a while. It is not hard to find substitutes for pal oil, no matter how cheap it may be; a couple cents can save a whole ecosystem and eventually lead to the Earth’s salvation. Just a little step towards the right direction can go a long way for these endangered species, and for our economy as well.