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Dr. Peter Daszak: Disease X
Dr. Peter Daszak: Disease X
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic took most of us by surprise, but not Dr. Peter Daszak. As a zoologist and expert on emerging diseases, he has been training his entire life for this kind of crisis. He is the president of EcoHealth Alliance, a non-profit NGO that supports global health.
Should we blame nature for the virus? What are the root causes of pandemics? How does preserving biodiversity help us fight emerging diseases?
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Should we blame nature for the virus? What are the root causes of pandemics? How does preserving biodiversity help us fight emerging diseases?
To find out more about IPBES, head to www.ipbes.net or follow us on social media @IPBES.
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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