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Green Science & SustainabilitySeptember Event:Feeding the Planet: An Evening with Alan Weisman Can we feed a human population headed toward 11 billion, and still leave enough for other species on which our own survival may depend? Will technological leaps like genetically enhanced photosynthesis or lab-grown meat actually help us avert disaster? In his latest book, Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?, author Alan Weisman considers whether and how people can sustainably thrive without crashing the global ecosystem.
Autumn Reading:Climate Change and Species Interactions: Ways Forward The Implications of a Data Driven–Built Environment Cost Estimates for Flood Resilience and Protection Strategies in NYC The Year in Ecology and Conservation Biology The New York Academy of Sciences Membership:Become an Academy Professional Member today and receive a FREE print subscription to either Nature or Scientific American with your membership. Academy Events Now on Twitter: Follow Us @NYASEventsFollow the Academy's new event feed on Twitter to stay up-to-date on all of the latest event openings and special opportunities, like calls for poster abstracts, early-bird registration discounts, and travel fellowships. Or, check out the upcoming events page on the Academy's website. Event of Interest:Reclaim Your Name: Privacy in the World of Big Data
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