Scorched Earth: Culture and Climate Under Siege
b'From the Amazon to the Congo to California, our planet\\u2019s forests are being decimated. And along with them, the stability of our climate. Why? Because trees are among our most effective weapons against carbon emissions. The Amazon alone is responsible for removing five percent of the world\\u2019s 40 billion tons of CO2 emissions from the air each year. \\n\\nWhen forests burn, carbon storage is lost -- along with biodiversity, indigenous culture, and more. \\nJoin us for a conversation about the climate factors and the global consumerism driving deforestation, as well as the seeds of change being planted by organizations, corporations, governments and individuals.\\n\\nGuests:\\nPaul Paz y Mi\\xf1o, Associate Director, Amazon Watch \\nTara O\\u2019Shea, Director of Forest Programs, Planet \\nCorey Brinkema, President, Forest Stewardship Council U.S.\\n\\nThis program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on September 24, 2019.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'