Episode 723
Why are Christmas trees a thing?
How did the tradition begin? And what's got the best carbon footprint, a real tree, or a plastic one?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 23, 20191m 42s
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Show Notes
How did the popular concept of Christmas trees get started? Extolling the virtues of a real tree, including a superior short-term carbon footprint and a nicer smell, Adam Murphy explains how the tree tradition began... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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