The river, the same one that runs alongside my house has been altered three times in the last two decades. A large mining company is currently lobbying to mine the rainforest for metals, as they have done in the past. This will affect everyone's ability to get water. On many days, and especially during the hot summer tropical days, I can wake up and look out my front door and know that everything that I will eat that day is within eyesight. A rice field surrounds my house, and that is my primary staple.
Coconut trees prevent erosion, make tasty drinks, and can be used for oil.
Banana trees grow along the hill. If I squint, I can see flying fish in the distance. I will probably eat some of them for dinner. I can also take advantage of some resources that the United States is famous for. If I ride a bus for three hours, I can usually send a letter or e-mail.