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Agriculture After Norman Borlaug

Norman Borlaug (1914-2009), the "father of the Green Revolution," is said to have affected more people's lives than any one human in the 20th century, and yet he has almost no name recognition. In the 1960s, Borlaug led the scientific crusade to breed high yielding wheat, which required prodigious applications of synthetic fertilizers. In this lecture, Dr. Tim Crews sets the achievements of Norman Borlaug in context by exploring how humanity managed soil fertility before Borlaug's Green Revolution, and he unfolds some fundamental sustainability challenges facing humanity in Borlaug's wake. In the conclusion, Crews addresses whether organic agriculture can feed the world. Recorded 1 October 2009.

Upcoming Public Lecture: Changing the Script on Climate Change

Come join the Aspen Global Change Institute on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30pm at the Limelight Lodge for a free public lecture delivered by Karen O'Brien of the University of Oslo.

The talk is entitled, "Changing the Script on Climate Change: Transformative Views on Humanity's Role." At the talk, Dr. O'Brien will share highlights from recent research that is leading to new ideas about how individuals, organizations, and whole societies can make decisions and change habits that lead to a more sustainable, thrive-able future.

A wine and cheese reception will follow the talk. This event is co-sponsored by the Aspen Skiing Company.

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Agriculture After Norman Borlaug

Upcoming Public Lecture: Changing the Script on Climate Change