Organized crime is a top driver of global deforestation – along with beef, soy, palm oil and wood products
More than 100 world leaders have pledged to end the destruction of forests by 2030 as a way to slow climate change. That will require changing how the world produces four widely used commodities.
Jennifer Devine, Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, Texas State University •
conversation
Nov. 15, 2021 • ~9 min
Nov. 15, 2021 • ~9 min
When an ancient volcanic 'supereruption' caused sudden cooling, early humans got lucky
Toba eruption caused temperatures to plummet by up to 10°C in some regions – but not where most humans lived.
Anja Schmidt, Interdisciplinary Lecturer in Climate Modelling, University of Cambridge •
conversation
July 20, 2021 • ~7 min
July 20, 2021 • ~7 min
Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives – podcast
Plus, new research from Indonesia on the relationship between cigarette advertising near schools and children smoking.
Daniel Merino, Assistant Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast
• conversation
July 15, 2021 • ~4 min
July 15, 2021 • ~4 min
How palm oil became the world's most hated, most used fat source
Palm oil is responsible for widespread deforestation and labor abuses, but it's also cheap and incredibly useful. That's why many advocates call for reforming the industry, not replacing it.
Jonathan E. Robins, Associate Professor of Global History, Michigan Technological University •
conversation
June 24, 2021 • ~10 min
June 24, 2021 • ~10 min
Conservation activists suing Indonesian zoo could inspire global action on endangered species trade
The lawsuit resembles earlier legal efforts to make tobacco companies remedy wrongdoing.
Jacob Phelps, Senior Lecturer in Conservation Governance, Lancaster University •
conversation
June 3, 2021 • ~6 min
June 3, 2021 • ~6 min
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