Stewards of the Earth - Hope for Our Planet
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
          Dive into an urgent yet hopeful 89-minute panel discussion featuring renowned ecologists, naturalists, and creative thinkers addressing the pressing environmental challenges threatening Earth's biodiversity. Explore solutions to declining species diversity with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and other sustainability champions. Discover "hope spots" for marine conservation, examine the impact of plastic pollution, and learn about unique animal personalities. Investigate biodiversity loss measurement, the interconnectedness of organisms, and the immediate need for environmental action. Gain insights into sea level rise in Pacific islands and the power of knowledge in driving change. Despite audio quality issues, this valuable scientific conversation offers a rallying call for the future of life on our planet.
        
Syllabus
The Majestic Plastic Bag 
Bill Blakemore Introduction 
Participant introductions 
How often does Sylvia Earle go diving? 
Swimming with plastic 
What are the numbers on fish? 
The disregard for animals 
What are hope spots? 
Humans don't have to manipulate earths systems 
Finding unique personalities in fish 
Yellowstone's Druid Wolf Pack and Super Wolf 21. 
Measuring the loss of biodiversity 
 The chart of all organisms 
 There is no reason to delay fixing problems now 
what is the best hope for what we can do 
Lynette Wallworth and her film collisions 
What is happening with sea levels in the pacific islands 
Knowing is the starting point 
Taught by
World Science Festival
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