Changing Planet: Past, Present, Future

Discussion – Climate Discussion with Students

with Sean Carroll, PhD, Daniel Schrag, PhD, and Andrew Knoll, PhD

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1. Opening remarks by Andy Knoll
2. Opening remarks by Dan Schrag
3. Loss of biodiversity
4. Ocean acidification
5. Introducing species to new environments
6. The Anthropocene
7. Q&A: Isn't human impact on the natural world also "natural"?
8. Q&A: How will a loss of biodiversity affect humans?
9. Q&A: Should we preserve species diversity?
10. Q&A: Will global warming lead to global desertification?
11. Q&A: How would woodland species adapt to a tundra-like environment?
12. Q&A: With global warming, how hot will Death Valley get?
13. Q&A: Will another ice age follow this period of warming?
14. Q&A: Will marine life be able to adapt to ocean acidification?
15. Q&A: Are natural gas and "clean coal" good for the environment?
16. Q&A: Should we look for new energy sources, or improve existing ones?
17. Q&A: Are there negative impacts to carbon capture?
18. Q&A: How quickly can a forest rebound from human clear-cutting?
19. Q&A: How should governments respond to climate change?
20. Q&A: What is the cost of removing particles from coal emissions?
21. Q&A: Could we make energy from CO2 via artificial photosynthesis?
22. Scientists' involvement in setting public policy
23. Audience opinions of the lectures

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