Can fungi inspire a social movement? | Live talk with NHM scientist

Mushrooms, moulds and, yeasts play essential roles in our diets, our health, and our ecosystems. The kingdom of fungi are neither plants nor animals, but they are ubiquitous and fundamental, and they are inspiring people all around the world. Join us for a chat with author Doug Bierend to find out more about his journey In Search of Mycotopia, meeting the diverse communities working with and learning from fungi to create a better world. ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you - from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum We hope you enjoyed this event. As a charity we need your help. With our doors closed, we're losing vital income. If you could help us with a donation – no matter the size – we'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Visit http://www.nhm.ac.uk/donate Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum