CLEAN : US crushes ton of ivory in New York's Times Square

The video discusses the efforts to combat ivory trafficking, highlighting the support from key figures and organizations. It emphasizes the importance of destroying seized ivory to send a strong message against trafficking both domestically and internationally. The video presents alarming statistics on elephant poaching and the involvement of international crime rings. It also notes the unprecedented political will to address illegal wildlife trade. The Ivory Crush event symbolizes a commitment to ending the ivory market, ensuring future generations can witness elephants in the wild.

How has political will changed regarding illegal wildlife trade in recent years?

What is the significance of the Ivory Crush event mentioned in the text?