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 and the generalists (ahem ... the rats, the mosquitos) march in

[26:00 ] Breaking down the differences between the 3 Forest Stewardship Council certifications

[29:00 ] Revisiting the palm oil problem

 [32:00 ] The industrialized food system is broken, and it pays to shorten your personal food chain

Resources mentioned:

• Episode #447: No Topsoils, No Food


• Episode #187: Why Is Palm Oil Bad?

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