Scientist warns 20% of plants risk extinction & the importance of bats in Tanzanian biodiversity

Program Title: Terra Informa 8-08: Biodiversity Special
Description: A major UN meeting aimed at protecting the planet's biodiversity is currently underway in Japan, so this week we decided to take an in depth look at the topic. First we speak with Dr Stephen Hopper who just released a report warning that 20% of the world's plants are at risk of extinction. Then we hear about actor Edward Norton's appointment as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity. And finally we head to Tanzania where researcher Carrie Seltzer is studying the role that bats play in maintaining local biodiversity. All that, plus your wrap up of the past week's news headlines.

Host(s): Seon-Ah Gu
Featured Speakers/Guests: Dr Stephen Hopper, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Carrie Seltzer, bat researcher from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Credits: A production of CJSR Radio in Edmonton, Alberta.

Contributors: Brett Tegart, David Kaczan, Andy Read, and Rebekah Rooney

Producer: Steve Andersen

Comments: Terra Informa can be reached by emailing terra@cjsr.com.