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21. Ben Novak on Revive & Restore: leveraging biotechnology for de-extinction

21. Ben Novak on Revive & Restore: leveraging biotechnology for de-extinction

FromChallenging Climate


21. Ben Novak on Revive & Restore: leveraging biotechnology for de-extinction

FromChallenging Climate

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Ben Novak is lead scientist at Revive & Restore, where he leads the de-extinction efforts – especially the group’s restoration of the extinct passenger pigeon. He is also the lead coordinator for its conservation cloning projects and Program Manager for Revive & Restore’s new Biotechnology for Bird Conservation. In this episode, we dive deep into the applications of biotechnology in de-extinction, genetic modification for climate adaptation, and the ethical arguments for and against biotechnology for conservation.  Links:  Ben Novak's profile, including more links to his publications!Revive and Restore websiteIntended Consequences Statement The Great Passenger Pigeon ComebackSupport the show
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Asking tough questions about the science, technology, and politics of climate change, two climate researchers challenge leading experts on one of the defining issues of our age. Every two weeks, they explore how we can fight global warming by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, carbon removal, adaptation and solar geoengineering. Dr. Jesse Reynolds and Dr. Pete Irvine consider the roles of computer models and persuasive narratives, economics and public policy, and renewable energy and national security in the climate debate, and look beyond to issues such as biotechnology and international development.Support us at Patreon.Questions or comments? Email info@challengingclimate.org or tweet @ChalClimateSee more information on Jesse Reynolds and Pete Irvine.Subscribe for email updates.music by Peter Danilchuk @clambgramb (IG/Twitter).