EPISODE ELEVEN: HOW TO BUY AN ENDANGERED PLANT ONLINE

Obtaining endangered plants is not as difficult as you might think. In this episode, my friend and I have a competition to see who can find illegal plants online the fastest. We also hear from a researcher who's coming up with innovative ways to stop indiscriminate sellers in their tracks. 

Guests:

Leslie Nemo — a journalist who writes about the intersection of science, culture and the environment

Anita Lavorgna — associate professor in criminology within the Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology at the University of Southampton

Source material:

Studying Illegal Online Trades in Plants: Market Characteristics, Organisational and Behavioural Aspects, and Policing Challenges by Anita Lavorgna and Maurizio Sajeva

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