VOICED: A billionaire on a green mission

The video explores the efforts of Douglas Tompkins, an American billionaire, to conserve Argentina's wetlands. Since 1998, Tompkins has purchased 10% of the wetlands, transforming them into a private reserve. His goal is to restore the original ecosystem and eventually donate the land as a national park to the Argentine government. However, his actions have sparked controversy, with some locals accusing him of displacing rural workers and exploiting Latin America's resources. Tompkins dismisses these criticisms, drawing parallels to the creation of national parks in the U.S., which faced initial resistance but later gained local support.

What is the primary focus of Douglas Tompkins' conservation efforts in Argentina?

• Protecting wildlife and ecosystems

• Building luxury resorts

• Expanding agricultural lands

• Developing urban areas

What does Douglas Tompkins believe about humans' place in nature?

• Humans are separate from nature

• Humans should dominate nature

• Humans should ignore nature

• Humans are part of a larger system

What is the main goal of Tompkins' 'green war'?

• To build more factories

• To promote tourism

• To restore the original ecosystem

• To increase agricultural production

Why are some Argentinians critical of Tompkins' project?

• They feel he is forcing rural workers off the land

• They think he is benefiting from Latin America's resources

• They believe he is a multimillionaire turned philanthropist

• They support his conservation efforts

What does Tompkins hope will happen with the land he is conserving?

• It will become a luxury resort

• It will be turned into a National Park

• It will be sold to private investors

• It will be used for industrial development