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Four-fifths of Hungary is already a desert in terms of biodiversity, warns ecologist Iván Gyulai. How is the biosphere's immune system and our own related? Why is the former weakening? What can be done about it? What is a snail shell good for, and what makes a caterpillar-gnawed salad healthier? This can be seen from the recent broadcast of zCast, in which we analyze the situation of biodiversity. Subscribe to the zCast channel! Spotify: tiny.cc/zCastSpotify Apple Podcasts: tiny.cc/zCastApple Listen to HVG's other podcasts! Spotify: tiny.cc/HVGpodcastokSpotify Apple Podcasts: tiny.cc/HVGpodcastokApple SoundCloud: tiny.cc/HVGpodcastokSC 00:00 Intro 01:29 What does biodiversity mean? 06:04 How can you recognize if the biodiversity in an area is fine? 08:19 What are the long-term consequences of the loss of biodiversity? 11:34 Is the problem with our lifestyle, or is the Earth really becoming overpopulated? 13:42 Which pests, similar to mosquito repellents, reduce biodiversity? 20:18 What do you need to change your attitude? 24:48 What can townspeople do to preserve and restore biodiversity? 32:00 Tips for those who want a biodiversity-friendly garden 44:00 How much time does such a garden really take?