Experts on demographics, economics, energy, and biodiversity discuss how to tackle the world's toughest challenges. Moderated by Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, and John Rennie, Editor in Chief of Scientific American.

The Population Peak Energy Solutions The New Face of Disease
Water and Wealth How to Save Species Ending Poverty

Speakers Include:

Joel E. Cohen The Earth Institute

Herman E. Daly Maryland School of Public Affairs

W. Wayt Gibbs Scientific American

Clinton Jenkins Duke University

Amory Lovins Rocky Mountain Institute

George Musser Scientific American

Stuart L. Pimm Duke University

Paul Polak International Development Enterprises

John Rennie Scientific American

Jeffrey D. Sachs The Earth Institute

 

Video

Opening Remarks

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Panel One

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PowerPoint Presentations*

George Musser [pdf | flash]

Joel E. Cohen [pdf | flash]

Stuart Pimm and Clinton Jenkins [pdf | flash]

 

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Panel One Q&A

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Panel Two

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PowerPoint Presentations*

Jeffrey D. Sachs [pdf | flash]

Amory Lovins [pdf | flash]

W. Wayt Gibbs [pdf | flash]

 

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Panel Two Q&A

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Thursday, October 20, 2005
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Casa Italiana, 1161 Amsterdam Avenue at 117th Street

Doors open for check- in and continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Admission is free.

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Hosted by Scientific American and The Earth Institute at Columbia University

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