Why are we failing to protect the Amazon rainforest?

The Brazilian legislature is currently considering a bill that
would legalise the private occupation of some public land in the
Amazon region - a move that would most likely lead to further
deforestation. But could renewed international pressure from
foreign governments and corporations demanding protection of the
Amazon convince the Brazilian government to rethink its policies,
or will they simply go ignored, as it favours short-term economic
gain over long-term environmental protection? Presenters Graihagh
Jackson and Neal Razzell are joined by: Diane Jeantet, freelance
reporter Manuela Andreoni, rainforest investigations fellow at
the Pulitzer Centre Marcello Britto, president of the Brazilian
Agribusiness Association Oliver Stuenkel, professor of
international relations at FGV in São Paulo Virgilio Viana,
fellow at the International Institute for Environment and
Development Producer: Darin Graham Researcher: Zoe Gelber Series
producers: Rosamund Jones and Richard Fenton Smith Editor: Emma
Rippon Sound engineer: Tom Brignell