A new view of us.
The Mahogany Connections Your mahogany kitchen seems a long way from the jungles of Brazil, the greenhouse effect and Coca
Cola. But they are connected, as are hamburgers, our banks, and our cars.
Deep in the rainforest, a tiny mahogany seedling pushes up towards the light. It will become a forest giant, a centre of exuberant life. But, as we order our kitchen or pick up the corned beef at the supermarket, that tree's days may be numbered ...
Written and narrated by Anthony Smith.
Produced by RICHARD BROCK
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