Robbins argues that political ecology focuses on the impact of political, economic and other social factors on the environment, while apolitical ecology focuses on environmental issues. In addition, he gives several examples to describe the difference between political and apolitical ecology. For example, the difference between political and apolitical ecology is like the difference between identifying broader systems rather than blaming proximate and local forces, between viewing ecological systems as power-laden rather than blaming local forces, and between viewing ecological systems as power-laden rather than blaming local forces. systems as power-laden rather than politically inert, and between taking an explicitly normative approach rather than one that claims the objectivity of disinterest. objectivity of disinterest.(Robbins, 2020)
In the video "Why the Amazon Rainforest is Dying", what is happening in the Amazon Rainforest fits Robbins' apolitical ecological viewpoint, and the video only elaborates on the dangers the Amazon Rainforest is facing with a series of data that talks about the extent of the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest from all aspects of the environment. (WWF international, 2019)
In 'The destruction of the Amazon, explained', many of the arguments presented in the video are in line with Robbins' political-ecological view that everyone is aware that the Amazon rainforest cannot be destroyed indefinitely, but neither the government nor the various organisations have been able to slow down the destruction. Neither governments nor organisations have been able to slow down the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and the rate of deforestation has even increased. The Amazon rainforest contains a variety of natural resources such as ores, minerals, food, fibre and forest resources. The governments of the time wanted to build roads to draw natural resources deeper into the Amazon rainforest for their economic benefit, which undoubtedly increased the damage to the environment. The rate of irreversible environmental damage caused by the free access to land along the roads leading deeper into the Amazon rainforest in order to move the population deeper into the Amazon rainforest has increased geometrically. As more and more people depend on the natural resources of the Amazon rainforest for their survival, it becomes more and more difficult to slow down the rate of deforestation. Since the local people have to cut down trees and sell timber to make ends meet, and there is no alternative industry to help them make money, the local people have to rely on the mainstay industry - the timber industry - to make ends meet. The irreversible damage caused to the Amazon rainforest will eventually backfire on humans. (Vox, 2019)

   From a political point of view, the demise of the rainforest is undoubtedly important, as it is not only a matter of economic well-being for local people, but also a matter of environmental concern worldwide. In addition, local ores, minerals, fibres, food and other natural resources also affect the global market. I believe that it is not only scholars like Robbins who think that the Amazon rainforest cannot disappear, but also others who want to stop the destruction of the rainforest as much as possible.

Robbins, P. (2020). Political ecology: A critical introduction. Wiley-Blackwell.

WWF international. (2019, June 29). Why is the amazon rainforest dying?. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1hoaTLZJcA

Vox. (2019, November 21). The destruction of the Amazon, explained. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAZAKPUQMw0