‘Nature Of Nature’ Author Discusses Climate Change And Pandemics

Experts say protecting the planet’s health is not just good for our health, but also for the global economy.

By Justin Kaufmann
‘Nature Of Nature’ Author Discusses Climate Change And Pandemics
Enric Sala accepts the EMA Board of Directors Heroes Award onstage at the 24th Annual Environmental Media Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Burbank, Calif. Sala's new book "The Nature of Nature" takes a look at why protecting the wild makes economic sense. Todd Williamson / Invision/AP
‘Nature Of Nature’ Author Discusses Climate Change And Pandemics
Enric Sala accepts the EMA Board of Directors Heroes Award onstage at the 24th Annual Environmental Media Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Burbank, Calif. Sala's new book "The Nature of Nature" takes a look at why protecting the wild makes economic sense. Todd Williamson / Invision/AP

‘Nature Of Nature’ Author Discusses Climate Change And Pandemics

Experts say protecting the planet’s health is not just good for our health, but also for the global economy.

By Justin Kaufmann
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