If Trees Could Talk

One football field’s-worth of forest is lost every single second of every single day. Loss of forests means loss of species and loss of stored carbon; it also means an increased risk of pandemics.

On today’s show: Explaining the ways in which deforestation is linked to the pandemic prevalence, with tangible action steps for conscious consumers.

 

Here’s a preview:

[5:00] It’s not *just* about timber; it’s about livestock, soy, and palm oil too

[12:30] Exactly what happens when we raze forests an...