Saving the Second Lung of the Planet, Dont Look Up and the Absurdity of Climate Inaction, Jellyfish Age Backwards, and more
The Congo Basin in Central Africa is a critical biodiversity hotspot and linchpin in the fight against climate disruption. But will the world make good on its promises to protect biodiversity in the Congo and around the world?\nAlso, the hit Netflix movie \u201cDon\u2019t Look Up\u201d uses humor and the metaphor of an impending, Earth-obliterating comet to satirize climate denial, the political obstacles to climate action and the false promises of future technological fixes.\nAnd in nature, some animals live far longer than humans, and some don\u2019t appear to age at all. One species of jellyfish can continually revert back to a juvenile stage, making it essentially immortal. Unlocking nature\u2019s secrets to longevity and how humans can live longer.\n--\nWe offer a full transcript for each show along with photos and links to learn more. Check it out at loe.org.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices