Can we help the Earth breathe again by restoring its tropical rainforests?
In short: Tropical rainforests perform roughly 30% of land-based photosynthesis, acting as vital carbon sinks. As these ecosystems shrink and face degradation, experts explore the science and conservation strategies necessary to restore their health and capacity to regulate our atmosphere.
Rainforests function as the lungs of the planet by converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and sequestering excess atmospheric carbon. However, these critical habitats are currently under threat from deforestation and smoke, leading to a constriction of their natural processes.
This episode features insights from a diverse panel of experts, including campaigner Mardi Minangsari, environmental politics professor Dr. Helena Varkey, geographer Dr. Thomas Smith, and scientists Dr. Michael Pashkevich and Dr. Rico Fischer. Together, they examine the current state of the tropics and discuss actionable paths toward ecological restoration.
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