Globalization had been viewed as a negative contribution to the global environment due to the movement of operations to weaker countries. However, it is the size of potential market in a country which promotes such investment. Despite its indirect cause of deforestation, globalization also crippled the ability for reforestation due to its nature to promote consumption. It is expected that the global economy may be close to similar as it is during world wars and the Great Depression due to the uprising issue of global warming. The US is held accountable for being the main contributor to global warming yet decline the signing of the Kyoto Protocol to deal with the issue. There is however attempts for nations to reduce their efforts in contributing to deforestations due to the increase in awareness. Thus, it is important for governments of all nations involved in globalization to work together to deal with the global challenges.
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