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unusualmusic_lj_archiveThe New Food Wars: Globalization GMOs and Biofuels
Global Warming and Atmospheric Brown Clouds
Across the world, food riots are taking place. Scientist and activist Vandana Shiva explores whether the future will be one of food wars or food peace. She argues that the creation of food peace demands a major shift in the way food is produced and distributed, and the way in which we manage and use the soil, water and biodiversity, which makes food production possible. 17th Annual Margolis lecture at UC Irvine. [7/2008] [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 14509]
Global Warming and Atmospheric Brown Clouds
The growth of Chinese and Indian economies is improving their well being, but at a very high environmental cost. Widespread air pollution and greenhouse gases are having a range of complex effects on both regional and global climate. Join Scripps Oceanography atmospheric science researcher V. Ramanathan as he explains that while science can offer practical solutions, the effectiveness of these strategies will hinge on global cooperation and immediate implementation. Series: Perspectives on Ocean Science [7/2008] [Science] [Show ID: 14349]
