In the episode of Earth News Interviews, we discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and the surprising links between pathogens and the earth sciences. How can earth scientists contribute to the study of new outbreaks? Is there a link to climate change? How does land development and deforestation lead to disease? Tune in to learn all of this and more!

Primary readings discussed:

The Role of Earth and Space Scientists During Pandemics

The Worrisome Link Between Deforestation And Disease