Biodiversity is a long word that can be a bit tricky to spell. It refers to all living things that form the web of life. Every part of biodiversity is linked to another part. The survival of each species depends on the health and numbers of others. Biodiversity is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces go together to create and support life. When a species becomes extinct we lose a piece of our puzzle. We will never see the full picture again.
By Jean-François Bastin, directed by Lobster Studio Today humanity produces more than 1,400 tons of carbon every minute. To combat climate change, we need to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and draw down excess CO2 to restore the balance of greenhouse gases. Like all plants, trees consume atmospheric carbon through photosynthesis. So what can trees do to help in this fight? Jean-François Bastin digs into the efforts to restore depleted ecosystems.