Sunday, November 11, 2018

The Olympics vs. the Wild Creatures of the Rainforests.


Rainforest Action Network
 The Borneo file-eared frog (Polypedates otilophus).
Photo by Charlels J. Sharp.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are likely built on the backs of endangered species. That’s because the very timber being used to build the Olympic venues is being sourced from Indonesia’s rainforests. So much for being “one of the most sustainable Olympics yet!” Details here.

1 comment:

PinP said...

Gee, I wonder who'll win? Enjoy the games! :-(

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