Episode 22 - The Weekly News 01-21-2021

Will a new president bring in a renewed urgency for the climate crisis and environmental issues? We hope Biden lives up to his promises.Peter’s editorial is a response to the The Guardian’s article entitled, “Celebrity power undermining global conservation efforts, scientists warn”. We in turn warn that further divisive language and attacks on opinions that differ from our own will further polarise conservation efforts. We despise trophy hunting but recognise the right for people to disagree with us. Most of all, we recognise the urgent need to promote civil and intellectual exchange as we debate tough issues. Also, where we might we be without celebrity advocacy and how could people better use their platforms?Cells belonging to some of the most endangered animals on the planet are to be stored indefinitely in what could be best described as the animal version of the Svalbard Seed Vault called the “Biobank”.