AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion

AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion
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News & Events: Public Lecture
Avoiding the Sixth Major Extinction, Why It Matters11 April 2002
Biological diversity is rapidly declining. What drives the destruction of biodiversity throughout the world and why is this loss serious? What practical and ethical issues does the destruction of biodiversity raise? What can be done to prevent further loss? If humans are responsible for the destruction of other species what answer can we give to the question, "Why don't you stop?"
Keynote speaker:
- Dr. Peter Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden; Department of Biology, Washington University
Respondent:
- Dr. Larry Rasmussen, Union Theological Seminary
Coverage:
Listen to Dr. Peter Raven
Listen to Dr. Larry Rasmussen
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