Planeteer Alert
Captain Planet flies low over the rainforest, where you see many colorful birds and other animals in the trees, and a river off in the background. He turns and flies toward the planeteers.
"I want you to join our team. All around us plants and animals need our help to survive." Captain Planet says. "Rainforest are one of many important habitats for our wild friends."
Wheeler leans on a tree and begins to speak. "Did you know many of the plants and animals that live in the rainforest cannot live anywhere else on Earth? Animals such as Toucans, sloths, jaguars, and capybaras, a giant relative of the guineapig call our Rainforests home."
Gi walks over and kneels by a river, pointing to a bush. "Rainforests like the Amazon are also home to many of the plants used to make medicines used to fight cancer, and manage pain. The plants of the Amazon also act as a filter taking things such as carbon dioxide, and pollution out of our air. In fact, the rainforest is the largest natural producer of oxygen."
Kwame taps on a tree with his hand. "The Amazon is also home to many people, like the Kayapo, and Yamamomo communities. Young people just like you depend on this place to survive."
Linka picks up a bird. "However, today the Amazon is in danger from logging, mining, and clear cutting for living space. But, we have the power to save it. Recycle items like wood, and paper, so new trees do not need to be cut down. Also, recycle metals, like steel, tin and aluminum so new ore does not need to be mined."
Ma-Ti is sitting under a tree with Suchi. "Learn about places like the Amazon and get involved in the discussion about how we use natural resources. With a little wisdom and care, there will always be enough for everyone."
Gaia appears looking over the forest and the planeteers. "Share our world with everyone, and don't plunder its resources selfishly. With a little wisdom, it will be around for generations to come. Remember, the power, is yours!"
