In this episode, we’re going back in time to imagine Miami’s wilderness and its quick transformation from tropical oasis to concrete jungle. It’s the story of Miami’s commodification of nature which transformed water into wealth, but only for a few. Today’s continued destruction of our tree canopy is not new—it’s a continuation of the past. To understand why we’re losing trees and who is most affected, we have to step back and ask: how did we get here? Guest speakers include local historian Malcolm Lauredo and biologist Jennifer Possley.

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