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Living Planet: Long-suffering, indispensable trees

Living Planet: Long-suffering, indispensable trees

Update: 2021-03-18
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Trees are often seen as something to be chopped down for economic gain or cleared to make way for development. But without them, scientists warn, humanity loses an important lifeline. These large carbon sinks can be thought of as giant air conditioners that cool the planet — a powerful tool in mitigating climate change. From Costa Rica to Brazil, Rome to Madrid, we look at the state of our trees.

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Producer/host: Charli Shield
Studio director: Eliane Guirlarducci
Studio technician: Michael Springer
Production assistance: Sonya Diehn
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Living Planet: Long-suffering, indispensable trees

Living Planet: Long-suffering, indispensable trees

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