Are Trees the Ultimate Weapon Against Global Warming?

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Are Trees the Ultimate Weapon Against Global Warming?

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Aug 13, 2019

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Tree planting campaigns have taken root around the world. But has the secret to curbing climate change really been in our backyards all along? Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Tom Crowther of the United Nations Trillion Tree initiative as he uncovers the power trees hold as a weapon against warming.

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Aug 13, 2019

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Warming Signs with Kait Parker is a podcast that tackles pressing environmental issues with wit and expertise. She’ll go beyond the headlines to inspire both action and hope. Join her every other Tuesday at noon.

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