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John Watson, CEO
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6001 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramen, CA 94583

RE: Brazilian Amazon Deforestation
 Dear Mr. Watson,
	I am seriously concerned about the deforestation that is occurring in the Brazilian Amazon region of Brazil. Reasons why deforestation is occurring is because of cattle ranching, small and large scale agriculture, and logging (Butler 2009). The Brazilian Amazon area has a lot of resources of cellulosic ethanol and resources which are essential in the bio-fuels movement.  I believe that biofuels are not the national energy answer. The Amazon region has a lot of resources and potential for biofuels, however, there will be more harm from developing them in this region than gain. I am seriously concerned for the people and the indigenous rights of all Brazilians. Additionally, this area is a major carbon sink for the world and Chevron is one of the biggest carbon polluters in the world (Buchwalter 2009). Further deforestation will decrease the quality of life on this planet for all worldwide. 
	I hope Chevron will consider the needs of the natives and consider obtaining bio-fuels from other sources than within the Amazon.
Thank you for taking time to read my concerns. I await your reply.
Sincerely,

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Buchwalter, Ben, 2009. Obama Endorses Problematic Avoided Deforestation. Retrieved on 23 March 23, 2010, from  	http://motherjones.com/blue-marble/2009/12/obama-endorses-problematic-avoided-deforestation.
Butler, Rhett, 2009 Deforestation in the Amazon. Retrieved on 28 January 2010 from http://www.mongabay.com/brazil.html.