Amazon Rainforest
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)
- Subjects: Earth Science
- Produced By: Classroom Video
- Year: 1994
- Country: Australia
- Language: English
- Running Time: 24m
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The Amazon headwaters in eastern Ecuador are some of the world's most abundant in biodiversity. This video traces the impact of oil exploration and development on a fragile ecosystem. Local Huaorani Indians speak frankly about the impacts of First World development, oil mining, deforestation and cash cropping on their traditional culture. Ecologically sustainable alternatives are also explored.