Invisible Threats: Fungi in the Outdoors

About this episode

This episode explores the invisible world of environmental fungi and their potential health impacts.

When we head outdoors, we think about weather, wildlife, terrain, and terrain — but we rarely think about what’s floating in the air, living in the soil, or hiding in the dust. In this episode, we explore the invisible world of environmental fungi — where they live, how people are exposed, the illnesses they can cause, and how simple awareness can dramaticall

People in this episode

Host: AWLS

Topics covered

• fungi
• outdoors
• health risks
• environment
• awareness

Keywords

• fungi
• outdoors
• health
• illnesses
• awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: environmental fungi

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