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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2023 · 27 MIN

Large herbivores helping the planet, Leishmaniasis found in the US, & more!

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Matt and Nick talk about how Bison and other large herbivores improve their ecosystems (Why grazing bison could be good for the planet),The earthquake in Nepal (Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise, officials say),School closures due to pollution in India (Delhi primary schools to close amidst high pollution levels),Potomac river clean up near Washington, D.C. (Alexandria settles lawsuit for coal tar clean up, Potomac river restoration),Ørsted canceling wind projects off NJ (Ørsted cancels two US offshore windfarm projects at £3.3bn cost),A new disease found in the US as a result of sand flies (Climate change has brought the 'tropical disease' leishmaniasis to U.S.),And “loss and damage” discussions before COP28 begins in 20 days(Impasse broken on climate fund before COP28 but tough road ahead)!Make sure to check out our sponsor for today’s episode at Vala Alta and use promo code “TPT” for 15% off.

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