The problem with fur

Many countries and brands are ditching fur. But it’s too soon to say that fur is gone for good: in many countries, animal pelts are still in high demand. In 2019, 35 million mink skins were sold globally. What does this mean for the environment? Reporter: Tatiana Kondratenko Video Editor: Frederik Willmann Supervising Editor: Malte Rohwer-Kahlmann/Joanna Gottschalk We’re destroying our environment at an alarming rate. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Our channel explores the shift towards an eco-friendly world — and challenges our ideas about what dealing with climate change means. We look at the big and the small: What we can do and how the system needs to change. Every Friday we’ll take a truly global look at how to get us out of this mess. #PlanetA #Fur #FauxFur Read More: Global Fur Retail Value Report 2021: China’s fur trade and its position in the global fur industry: Impact of invasive species from fur farms: Fur free retailers: Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Fur in Russia 3:00 Global fur trade 3:28 Fur in China 4:21 Environmental impact of fur 7:16 Faux fur & other alternatives to fur 9:18 Conclusion