As indigenous languages die out, will we lose knowledge about plants? – podcast

There are more than 7,000 languages spoken on Earth, but by the end of the century, 30% of these could be lost. This week, research warns that knowledge of medicinal plants is at risk of disappearing as human languages become extinct. Phoebe Weston speaks to Rodrigo C ámara Leret about the study, and the links between biological and cultural diversityContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 10, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Phoebe Weston and produced by Anand Jagatia Tags: Biodiversity Language Environment Conservation Science Source Type: news