One In A Million: Biodiversity In Danger, Chinese Tariffs, and the Royal Baby

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🗓️ 6 May 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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A UN report is warning that one species - us - is threatening a million other species with extinction. Today, we’ll explain why biodiversity matters for humanity and how we can mitigate the damage. Meanwhile: the US and China were supposed to be close to a trade deal - but there are some new hurdles. We’ll tell you how the trade war is impacting folks here. Also on today’s episode: NBA center Enes Kanter is breaking fast for the playoffs and the Royals are celebrating new Baby Sussex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday, May 6th.
0:03.0	Welcome to Schimbis.
0:04.6	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day
0:07.1	and giving you the context on why they matter.
0:10.1	Today we're diving into the big biodiversity report
0:12.6	from the United Nations.
0:14.3	We'll connect the dots on why a million species
0:16.4	are at risk of extinction and how that could impact us.
0:20.1	Then trade talks between the US and China are getting tense.
0:23.3	We'll explain the ripple effect.
0:25.1	And finally, there are some royal celebrations going on.
0:28.4	We're here to make your Monday smarter.
0:30.4	Let's Schimbis.
0:31.6	Today's episode is brought to you by Prudential.
0:41.1	Prudential can help you understand how
0:42.7	to reach your financial goals.
0:44.7	Schimbis helps you understand the news.
0:46.7	Schimbis helps you understand the news.
0:48.7	Schimbis helps you understand the news.
0:51.7	The most complicated story today is about the planet.
0:55.5	Today, the United Nations released a summary
0:57.7	of a new major report on how life on Earth is doing.
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