Tony Juniper (2018 Event)

It seems as if people have been trying to save the rainforests for a very long time. And while approximately half of their area has been effectively destroyed, it’s not too late to do the right thing by the other 50%. After all, it’s only the future of the planet that’s at stake. Environmental campaigner and author of Rainforest, Tony Juniper has some answers about what can still be done in this event recorded live at the 2018 Edinburgh International Book Festival. 

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