Episode 1: Will the Amazon Help Save the Planet?

Researchers are studying the Amazon rainforest's carbon sink capacity amidst rising CO2 levels. A researcher shares a harrowing experience of getting lost in the jungle and emphasizes the importance of protecting the ecosystem. The podcast explores the impact of carbon fertilization on the Amazon forest and the challenges of maintaining its carbon storage. It discusses the potential consequences of decreased carbon absorption and dieback in the Amazon due to climate change, questioning its future role as a carbon sink.