Lauren Sommer

Lauren Sommer, an NPR Climate Desk correspondent, shares her insights from New Zealand's ambitious Predator Free 2050 campaign aimed at eradicating invasive species. The discussion dives into the fascinating efforts of student volunteers trapping pests to protect vulnerable wildlife like the kiwi. Sommer also explores the ethical debates surrounding predator control, the immense costs involved, and cutting-edge technologies, including AI-enabled traps and species-specific poisons, that could revolutionize conservation efforts.