AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion

News & Events: Public Lecture

Avoiding the Sixth Major Extinction, Why It Matters
11 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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