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The Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew are world famous for their botanical research and education work.
They were featured recently on the British Government's sustainable development website.
Have a look at this article about Kew Views. There is also a short video (three and a half minutes).
Then answer these questions:
1 What subjects do the Kew Views videos look at?
2 Who is the Director of Kew Gardens?
3 Where is it also possible to watch this video?
4 According to the video, how much does deforestation contribute to carbon emissions?
5 What is Paul Smith's job?
And a bonus question - can you spot the funny mistake in the text?
Answers below!
ANSWERS!
1 Kew’s scientific work on issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and food security
2 Steven Hopper
3 Kew's own website
4 15-18%
5 Head of the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership
bonus question:
The Breathing Planet Programme is Kew’s project to build on the essential role of plants in helping humanity deal with the environmental challenges we are all facing. The programme aims to chart a sustainable way forward, living with biodiversity and enhancing our quality of life, through seven toads to a more resilient planet:
(toads should be roads!)
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