Economies

Cash Crops Worldwide, the greatest loss of rainforests has been due to the clearing of land for agriculture, in particular for 'cash crops' grown in large plantations. What steps can we all take to help stem the loss?
Cancer cured by the rosy periwinkle The rosy periwinkle produces powerful alkaloids used to treat childhood leukaemia and Hodgkins' disease. Drugs developed from the plant have saved thousands of lives and made millions of dollars, but who gets the rewards for this natural bounty?	Bananas Bananas are the world's favourite fruit, but how does lhis multi-million dollar trade affect the people who work the plantations?		The Pet Trade The capture and sale of animals from tropical forests is thought to be the second biggest cause of species loss. We find out what is fuelling this trade and what can be done to limit the damage it causes.
Chocolate: a sweet cure? Could eating chocolate each day keep the doctor away? We investigate the medicinal benefits of one of the world's favourite foods.		Logging The trade in tropical hardwoods is one of the main reasons for the destruction of the rainforests. What can be done?

Cash Crops