Underreported Earth: 'Tree Tales'

As COP30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, approaches, the Pulitzer Center and EARTHDAY.ORG present a new three-part discussion series: Underreported Earth: “Tree Tales.” 

Moderated by The Guardian’s Tracy McVeigh, three Pulitzer Center-supported investigative journalists discuss how they uncovered powerful stories about deforestation and conservation. Ana Bottallo explores what led her to the mangrove forests of Brazil and how predatory fishing is putting them at risk; Elisângela Mendonça investigates how farming in Brazil’s rainforests is driven not only by the meat industry, but also by a growing global obsession with collagen; and Josephine Moulds speaks about her journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo to report on the government’s fossil fuel drilling auction that threatens the vital Congo Basin rainforest. 

All three stories informed local communities and inspired discussions among students and influencers, exemplifying journalism's vital role in driving impact.

The conversations will be livestreamed by EARTHDAY.ORG, then available for on-demand viewing.

Watch live:

Episode 1 - Monday, Nov. 17 at 1:00pm EST - Elisângela Mendonça | Youtube, Facebook, & X

Episode 2 - Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 1:00pm EST -  Josephine Moulds | Youtube, Facebook, & X

Episode 3 - Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1:00pm EST -  Ana Bottallo | Youtube, Facebook, & X