When you look at the impact humans have on nature, it’s easy to be pessimistic. Major forces like climate change and human-caused extinction events paint a bleak picture of the future. But biologists and climate scientists say there’s still a lot that gives them hope. We discuss a book aimed at highlighting conservation success stories and encouraging optimism about the future, on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Bill Streever – Biologist, author of A Sea Full of Turtles
- Rick Thoman – Climate Specialist, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
- Brian Brettschneider – Climate Researcher, National Weather Service
- Dr. Cheryl Rosa – Deputy Director, US Arctic Research Commission, Attending Veterinarian and Director, UAF Animal Resource Center
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
