S1E28: Why planting trees is no quick-fix for climate change: Green Pulse Ep 28

Green Pulse Ep 28: Why planting trees is no quick-fix for climate
change


14:25 mins


Synopsis: Green Pulse is an environmental podcast series at The
Straits Times which analyses the beat of the changing
environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate
change. 


Climate change is caused by the emission of heat-trapping gases
from human activity like burning fossil fuels. The science is
clear: much more needs to be done to stop the release of such
emissions in the first place.


But as nations grapple with this need, more attention is also
being paid to Mother Nature, and how she can help mankind stop
the harshest impacts of changing weather patterns from ravaging
communities. 


Nature-based climate solutions, such as planting trees on
degraded land, could help to remove some heat-trapping carbon
dioxide from the atmosphere. But there are limitations to
consider as well.


In this episode, we chat with conservation scientist Koh Lian Pin
for a clearer picture of the trade-offs that must be made in the
consideration of reforestation as a way to reduce the impacts of
climate change. Professor Koh helms the new Centre for
Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of
Singapore. 


Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg) & David Fogarty
(dfogarty@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis


Edited by: Adam Azlee


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