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Biological Invasions & the Alteration of Natural Landscapes
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Biological Invasions & the Alteration of Natural Landscapes
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Wednesday, August 31, 1994

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Author/s:
Carla D'Antonio
One of the most troubling forms of global change is the alteration of natural landscapes, which leads to habitat loss, invasive species, and diminished biodiversity. In this talk, Carla D'Antonio from the University of California, Berkeley provides an overview of how human activity is having a profound affect on natural living systems. Dr. D'Antonio argues that while society does pay attention to impacts that affect agriculture or other economic activities, it must become aware of the widespread changes that are degrading natural habitats and reducing biodiversity.
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August 31, 1994

Presented by Carla D'Antonio

global, change, climate, biodiversity, biosphere, loss, extinction, species, habitat, land, public lecture
On the Dark Side of the Planet- A Winter at the South Pole Station
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On the Dark Side of the Planet- A Winter at the South Pole Station
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Tuesday, August 9, 1994

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Author/s:
Stephen Warren
About 20 stations have been established along the coastline of Antarctica, but only two are maintained year-round on the interior plateau: the Russian station at Vostok and the U.S. station at South Pole. In this entertaining and informative slideshow, Antarctic researcher Stephen Warren vividly illustrates the logistics of living at the South Pole. In addition, Dr. Warren discusses the results of the scientific research that brought him to the coldest place on Earth.
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August 09, 1994

Presented by Stephen Warren

Antarctica, research, South Pole, ozone, snow, reflection, living, public lecture, climate, global, change, warming, climate change, global warming
Can Our Species Ever Solve Long-Term Global Environmental Problems?
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Can Our Species Ever Solve Long-Term Global Environmental Problems?
Date:
Thursday, August 4, 1994

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Author/s:
Stephen H. Schneider
Dr. Stephen Schneider believes that in addition to the usual array of baffling scientific uncertainties, cultural, psychological and educational obstacles make these already difficult problems virtually unsolvable so long as we continue to deny their existence. In this lecture, Dr. Schneider, a professor from Stanford University and a public spokesman for global change issues, provides an overview of the science behind global change and discusses public resistance to its evidence. Dr. Schneider argues that in order to have a functioning democracy, citizens must start understanding and grappling with these pressing issues in global change.
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August 04, 1994

Presented by Stephen H. Schneider

global, warming, human, activity, climate, change, solution, politics, culture, public lecture, Schneider
Spying on Nature: Unpiloted Aircraft as Greenhouse Measuring Tools
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Spying on Nature: Unpiloted Aircraft as Greenhouse Measuring Tools
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Wednesday, July 13, 1994

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Author/s:
David Sowle
Remote, or computer controlled aircrafts were developed for military uses but are now carrying instruments that contribute to our understanding of cloud-climate interaction - a critical issue in global climate change research. In this talk, Dr. David Sowle discusses the benefits of converting technology from military to civilian use and explains the particulars of using unpiloted aircraft to help understand climate change better.
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July 13, 1994

Presented by David Sowle

remote sensing, aircraft, Environmental, sensing, nature, research, climate, deforestation, habitat loss, land-use, greenhouse