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Event Rebroadcast: Can Technology Save the Earth?
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
The planet is facing increased environmental pressures—from warming oceans to species loss. At the same time, new tools such as satellite monitoring and forensic science continue to support conservation gains around the world. But will technology help save the Earth? In this episode, you’ll hear leading experts discuss and debate this issue. Featuring: Tony Juniper, special advisor to The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit, president of The Wildlife Trusts, and fellow with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership; Rear Adm. Nick Lambert, ambassador to Satellite Applications Catapult’s Blue Economy Initiative; and Callum Roberts, professor of marine conservation at the University of York’s Environment Department. Pew speakers include Rebecca Rimel, president and CEO; Susan Urahn, executive vice president and chief program officer; and Kerri-Ann Jones, vice president of research and science. Event video is also available >>> pewtrusts.org/afterthefact Like what we’re doing? Please leave us a quick review >>> http://pew.org/pdcstrvw
Released:
Jul 18, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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