Human hair protects French forests from hungry deer

Down to Earth by France Médias Monde

May 12, 202600:04:06Science & Medicine

In France alone, nearly 4,000 tonnes of hair end up landfilled or incinerated every year. Yet human hair has unique properties: it is not only highly resistant, it can also absorb hydrocarbons and protect forests from hu...

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