I've never seen any evidence that the IPCC have any interest...

I've never seen any evidence that the IPCC have any interest whatsoever in en-mass clearing of rain-forests in the same way they don't acknowledge our very own sun has anything to do with global warming/ or cooling. That's why I get very suspicious about the motives of the IPCC because they have a vested interest in feathering their own nest. If we forgot for a moment about global warming what would all those bureaucrats being doing?

But just have a look at major urban sprawl when they sub-divide whats the first thing they do? Clear every bit of vegetation from the site, is that smart? I have neighbours that cut down 30yo native trees in a protected reserve every so often to service their open fire, I call the council and they do nothing other than to give a gentle warning? Some people have a way with words that allows them to circumvent local government legislation. They also have children at school and setting a fine example of what to do (not).

In the end self interest rules over everything and no-one gives a crap if it affects them directly, mostly in the hip pocket.