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Search Ecosystem Studies President Outlines Environmental Challenges During DCC Earth Day Presentation
Release date: April 25, 2008
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies President Dr. William Schlesinger spoke about the effects of climate change and the planetary population boom as part of his April 22 lecture at DCC titled “Environmental Challenges Facing the Next President.”
The speech focused on the major environmental issues confronting the next U.S. president, including climate change, water and energy availability, and environmental contamination. Dr. Schlesinger also discussed how these issues will directly affect the U.S. and other countries, and what can be done to foster a better environment for future generations.
Before coming to the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Dr. Schlesinger was the James B. Duke Professor of Biogeochemistry and Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and his Ph. D. from Cornell University. Dr. Schlesinger is author or co-author of more than 180 scientific papers and a university-level textbook. His research findings have been featured on NOVA, National Public Radio, CNN, Discover magazine, and National Geographic.
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