Brazil not existing doesn't imply the land wouldn't be used. And to settled populations such as we are, striping forest to plant crops comes as natural as breathing. The Amazon forest would be stripped as long as it's economically viable to do so, regardless of who governs it.

How can I report this comment? I find it offensive.

How would one model such a thing? The carbon sink is not material.

What value do you place on the biodiversity and unique species of plants and animals that live there?

At some point people need to just recognize and protect intangibles.